Multiple Choice
The nurse is attempting to take the history of a newly admitted 92-year-old patient but is unable to obtain the information because of the patient's cognitive status. The nurse should
A) refuse to complete the admission without more information.
B) contact the family for information on the patient's history.
C) call the doctor in the emergency room for a history.
D) ask another nurse to try to obtain the information from the patient.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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