An incoherent client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by a family member. Which resource should the nurse initially use to obtain information about the client's current state of health?
A. Conduct a thorough physical assessment and document the health history as "unable to obtain."
B. Obtain the patient's records from the Medical Records department.
C. Discuss the situation with the family member who brought the client to the hospital.
D. Call the client's healthcare provider.
Answer: C
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