An 83-year-old female has a rapid and irregular heart rate. She knows her name and where she is but asks repetitive questions. To best evaluate her baseline mental status, you should:
A) ask her specific questions about her life and history to see what she remembers.
B) ask a family member if the repetitive questioning is normal for the patient.
C) continue asking her the same questions until she gets them right.
D) remind her after each repetitive question that she already asked you for that information.
B
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