When Administering a Mental Status Examination to a Patient with Delirium,the

question 6

Multiple Choice

When administering a mental status examination to a patient with delirium,the nurse should

• A)wait until the patient is well-rested.
• B)administer an anxiolytic medication.
• C)choose a place without distracting stimuli.
• D)reorient the patient during the examination.

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