Multiple Choice
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a mildly confused older patient.The nurse best assures an accurate history by first
A) scoring the client's cognitive responses.
B) focusing on the client to respond.
C) directing the questions to both patient and family.
D) arranging a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) .
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