A frail, elderly patient admitted with dehydration to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion, distractibility, memory loss, and irritability. What is most important for the nurse to do?
a. Recognize these symptoms as signs of normal, physiologic aging.
b. Obtain a urine specimen before notifying the primary care provider.
c. Be sure she is placed in a room occupied with another patient.
d. Interview the patient to screen for clinical depression.
ANS: D
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