A Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Seems Changed

A nurse is working with a patient who seems changed from earlier in the shift.The nurse cannot pinpoint exactly what has changed but is concerned that the patient is getting worse.The best action by the nurse would be to:

A) call the physician and voice concerns about the patient's status.
B) consult with the charge nurse and ask for his or her opinion.
C) continue monitoring the patient, looking for distinct changes.
D) document the findings and reassess the patient in an hour.

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