When a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility becomes progressively confused and irritable, the nurse should:
a. request an order for a urinalysis.
b. hold antihypertensive medications.
c. assess for fecal impaction.
d. notify the charge nurse.
A
Sudden confusion and irritability may indicate a UTI in the older adult. There is no supportive information indicating issues with the patient's antihypertensive medications or the presence of a fecal impaction.
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