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An Elderly Client Comes to the Emergency Department with His

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An elderly client comes to the emergency department with his wife. He has a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) , and is currently experiencing confusion and severe headaches. What does the best plan of the nurse include?


A) Obtain a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam to assess if the client has experienced a stroke.
B) Ask the client's wife for a list of medications that the client has taken.
C) Ask the client if he has experienced any head injuries recently.
D) Obtain a complete blood count (CBC) , chemistry profile, and urine drug screen.

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