A Patient Complains of Occasional Periods of Confusion and Forgetfulness

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of occasional periods of confusion and forgetfulness but reports a clear thought process most of the day. The symptoms have been gradually worsening. What is the best initial response by the nurse?

• A) "Have you started any new medications?"
• B) "You probably have nothing to worry about. It's most likely stress-related."
• C) "Everybody has a few problems with memory as they get older."
• D) "You should probably have an MRI of your brain."

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