A nurse is admitting a patient who has been diagnosed as having confusion. What is the most important observation that the nurse should make regarding this patient?
a. Eating, drinking, and sleeping patterns
b. Behavior, orientation, memory, and sleeping habits
c. Urinary and bowel elimination habits
d. Talking, walking, and sleeping patterns
B
The first step in assessing a confusional state is to observe the patient's behavior, orientation, memory, and sleeping habits.
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