The nurse is giving report to the night 1900-0700 shift and describes a confused elderly patient who wanders.What action by the oncoming nurse is most appropriate?
A) Ask the family about how patient communicates needs.
B) Assess the patient with the Mini-Mental State Exam in the morning.
C) Recommend the oncoming nurse request prn sedation medications.
D) Move the patient to a room near the nurses' station.
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