Ms. Chorba, age 93, is usually a pleasant and cooperative woman. This evening, however, she is refusing to take her medication. What should you do?
A) Determine why she refused to take her medication, report it to the person in charge, and document the incident.
B) Give the medication by injection, and then explain why you needed to do so.
C) Remind her that she must take the medication and may have an emergency if she refuses.
D) Arrange for a neurological examination as this behavior is so unusual for her.
A
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