When Administering a Mental Status Examination to a Patient with Delirium

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

• A) medicate the patient first to reduce any anxiety.
• B) give the examination when the patient is well-rested.
• C) reorient the patient as needed during the examination.
• D) choose a place without distracting environmental stimuli.

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