The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an 80-year-old patient who has frequent hospital admissions.The patient appears more disoriented and confused than usual.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Asking about medication doses
B) Asking for a neurologist consult
C) Requesting orders for liver function tests
D) Suspecting impaired renal function
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