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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. 

Questions:

a) Discuss the differences between dementia and delirium and how the EMT's can tell the difference?

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

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

1. Your paper should be:

· One (1) page or more.

· Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.

· Cite your sources - type references according to the  APA Style Guide