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Not able to think clearly

confused

adjective

unable to understand something or think clearly about it

bewildered

adjective

confused and not certain what to do

perplexed

adjective

confused because you cannot understand something

dazed

adjective

unable to think clearly or understand what is happening because you are surprised, upset, tired, or have been hit on the head

spaced

adjective

slightly confused and unable to concentrate, for example because you are tired

foggy

adjective

confused because you cannot think or see clearly

disoriented

adjective

confused about where you are or what direction you are moving in

beside yourself

unable to think clearly because you are very angry, upset, or excited

at a loss (to do something)

confused and not knowing what to do

can’t think straight

to be unable to consider things carefully or correctly

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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picture messaging

the sending of images and photographs from one mobile phone to another

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never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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