Multiple Choice
A 20-year-old construction worker has been brought into the emergency department with heat stroke. He has delirium as a result of a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. When conducting the mental status examination for this patient, what should the nurse assess first?
A) Affect and mood
B) Memory and affect
C) Cognitive abilities
D) Level of consciousness
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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