Mr. S, a 92-year-old patient in a geriatric medicine unit, has become acutely confused. The development is of great concern to the care team since Mr. S has no history of cognitive deficits. What action should the nurse prioritize?
A) Contacting Mr. S's family
B) Assessing Mr. S's vital signs and obtaining blood samples
C) Moving Mr. S to a bed that is visible from the nursing station
D) Supervising Mr. S during transfers
B
Feedback:
Assessing vital signs and obtaining blood samples would be prioritized over the other noted interventions. Despite their validity, they are not as time dependent.
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