An 80-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. As the nurse begins the assessment, which action should occur first?
a. Move the interview to a darkened room to reduce stimulation.
b. Ask if the patient can hear clearly as the nurse speaks.
c. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain.
d. Initiate a neurologic assessment.
B
Before proceeding with any further assessment, the nurse should assess the patient's ability to hear questions. Impaired hearing could lead to inaccurate answers.
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