The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Suspected

The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected mental health disorder who is having blood drawn to check electrolyte levels. The patient says, "What does my blood work have to do with my mental health?" Which response by the nurse is correct?

A) "Electrolyte imbalances are the cause of certain mental health disorders."
B) "Some mental health disorders cause the electrolytes to be out of balance."
C) "The doctor wants to make sure your symptoms are not caused by a physical problem."
D) "People with mental illnesses frequently take illicit drugs that can cause electrolyte imbalances."