The Family of an Older Adult Brings the Patient to the Health

The family of an older adult brings the patient to the health care provider because the patient seems to be confused or depressed at times.What approach by the nurse can best obtain valuable information about the underlying problem?

A) Talk to the patient in a normal voice while standing away from him or her.
B) Whisper questions to the patient to determine if the questions can be understood.
C) Ask the family to explain the activity patterns of the patient.
D) Ask the family for a list of what the patient usually eats.