Your patient is unable to tell you what day it is or the last time he ate. You are unsure if he is always like this or if this is a new onset of altered mental status. You should first:
A. perform a physical assessment to check for traumatic injuries.
B. check his medications to see if he has been taking them as directed.
C. interview family members and caregivers about his normal mental status.
D. assume this is normal for the patient but still persuade him to see his physician.
Answer: C
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