You Are by the Side of an 88-Year-Old Male Who

Multiple Choice

You are by the side of an 88-year-old male who fell. He has a hematoma to his forehead as well as deformity to his left forearm. His daughter informs you that he has severe dementia and she cares for him at home. As you assess him, he continually screams out, "Mary, help me. I need help!" At this time, what question is most appropriate to ask the daughter?

A) "Was Mary his wife?"
B) "Is this how he normally is?"
C) "Do you know what he means by this?"
D) "My mother suffers from dementia; it is a terrible disease"