The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment of the Hospitalized Client

The nurse is performing an assessment of the hospitalized client. After speaking with the client, the nurse believes that the client is demonstrating altered thought processes. Which statements by the client validate the nurse's conclusion?

A) "When I was little I had four cats. Can I wear a dress instead of this hospital gown?"
B) "I wish that my grandmother's daughter would visit me more often."
C) "I have never had so much pain. I just don't feel like speaking with you right now."
D) "My doctor has only been to visit me once during the last three days. I'm starting to feel angry that she hasn't come to see if I'm doing better."
E) "Red squirrels dance on the divine divide."