In the descriptions that follow, which client is manifesting delirium, and which is manifesting dementia?
• Client A is 60 years of age. He developed a headache and high fever 24 hours ago. When he is aroused, he thinks he is in the city in which he spent his boyhood. He calls for his mother who has been dead for more than 10 years.
• Client B is 60 years old. He got lost driving home from work last week. Lately he has had difficulty remembering where he put his keys and wallet. His wife believes that he is more argumentative than usual.
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