A client is unable to perform a simple math calculation during a neurological examination. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Administer a different set of math problems.
B. Ask the client what grade they completed in school.
C. Verbally assess the client's ability to calculate a problem.
D. Continue assessing the other cognitive domains.
Answer: D
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