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 the 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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