Multiple Choice
A 20-year-old construction worker has been brought into the emergency department with heat stroke.He has delirium as a result of a fluid and electrolyte imbalance.For the mental status examination,the nurse should first assess the patient's:
A) Affect and mood
B) Memory and affect
C) Language abilities
D) Level of consciousness and cognitive abilities
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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