To Determine Whether a New Patient's Confusion Is Caused by Dementia

question 10

Multiple Choice

To determine whether a new patient's confusion is caused by dementia or delirium, which action should the nurse take?

• A) Assess the patient using the Mini-Mental Status Exam.
• B) Obtain a list of the medications that the patient usually takes.
• C) Determine whether there is positive family history of dementia.
• D) Use the Confusion Assessment Method tool to assess the patient.

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