You have been called to a nursing home for a 39-year-old male with shortness of breath. On scene you discover that the patient unsuccessfully attempted suicide several years ago by shooting himself in the head. The patient is belligerent and swearing at you as you assess him. Of the following questions, which one should you ask the nurse first?

A) "Has he ever had shortness of breath before?"
B) "Does he have a Do Not Resuscitate order?"
C) "Has he been given any medications for this?"
D) "Is this his normal mental status?"


D

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