2007-03-14 02:49:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If a patient is pleasantly confused, that means they are confused or disoriented, but they aren't agitated about it. They are probably easily reoriented or redirected, they probably maintain a smile on their face. They aren't lashing out or being mean as some confused people do. They may laugh about the mistakes they make, or be so oblivious to it that it doesn't cause caregivers a problem.
2007-03-14 03:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pleasantly Confused
2016-10-18 02:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by conrad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know there was a medical meaning to "pleasantly confused". Would this be a mild form of senility? If so, I don't see how that can be pleasant in any way....
2007-03-14 02:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can someone please explain the medical meaning of pleasantly confused?
2015-08-07 15:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This definitely has to be someone who is bi-polar. Happy and content one minute and confused and defensive the next. I personally know a couple people like this that are men. Does that count?
2007-03-14 02:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lost in Maryland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urea is toxic. People with renal failure become less alert, more confused and slowly drift into coma. Usually, they are -"pleasantly confused" - but can be agitated. Rarely they become psychotic
2007-03-14 04:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by kissaled 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is just a phrase which relates to all kinds of dementia and not just one specific type.Medical staff use it when feeding back on patients and it has no sarcastic undertones implied.
2007-03-14 03:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by M M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think theres sarcastic undertones in our voice when we say 'pleasantly'
dont think theres a medical meaning??
2007-03-14 03:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess its when the confusion arises from something pleaseant and doesnt create any bad feeling.
2007-03-14 02:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means.....crackers...or not with it but harmless.
2016-03-17 05:56:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋