A client's daughter mentions to the nurse that her mom seems to have a decline in mental status and seems to be forgetting many things in their conversation since this hospitalization. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A. "Give your mom time, because it will take her a little longer when answering questions."
B. "Let me check the cranial nerve function to see if there is a defect in her mental status."
C. "You do not need to worry. This decline is part of the normal process of aging."
D. "If you bring some things from her home, it might reduce the confusion."
Answer: D
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