You have been called to the house of a young adult male who is unresponsive. The man lives by himself so no family is present. In trying to determine the origin of the patient's altered mental status, which of the following would most likely provide the best information?

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Examining the medication containers may provide vital information about any prescriptions or over-the-counter medications the patient is taking, potentially revealing a cause for the altered mental status. Contact with medical direction is important but may not always provide immediate and specific information. Interpretation of assessment findings and observation of the living conditions in the house may give some indications, but they may not be as conclusive as examining the medication containers.

You Have Been Called to the House of a Young