The daughter of an elderly patient states that her mother is acting confused and talking incoherently. This nature of illness is MOST consistent with:
A) altered mental status.
B) behavioral problems.
C) cardiac compromise.
D) diabetic complications.
Answer: A) altered mental status.
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