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What is the definition or description of: decreased mental status?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Confusion: Decreased or altered mental status is a clinical description of an individual who is not oriented to person, place or time. It can be a symptom of infection, stroke, seizures, or any thing that messes with the brain.

Answered 11/30/2013

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