What additional information would you want to diagnose dt

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The driver of a car D.T. is 82 years old and he gets in to an accident. When the ambulance arrives to take him into the hospital they find out that he is a diabetic for the past 5 years, was diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimers) and his wife who is at the scene claims that she thinks that he is in shock.

Task

I. Discuss the differences between dementia and delirium and how the EMT's can tell the difference?

II. What additional information would you want to diagnose D.T.?

III. Is there a particular condition that may stand out as the cause of the accident? Why?

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