An 82-year-old male with a possible hip fracture becomes extremely irritable and confused during your assessment. You should:
A. tell the patient that his behavior is unacceptable.
B. attribute his behavior to age-related dementia.
C. assume that he is experiencing cerebral hypoxia.
Answer: C. assume that he is experiencing cerebral hypoxia.
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