A patient in shock has been sedated using a propofol (Diprivan) drip.How will the nurse assess this patient's mental status?
A) Temporarily discontinue the drip and assess mental status within a few minutes.
B) Temporarily discontinue the drug and plan to assess mental status in an hour.
C) Use "train of four" testing while the medication is still infusing.
D) This assessment will have to wait until the sedating drug is no longer needed.
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