A patient comes to the emergency room exhibiting confusion and manifestations related to dementia. Records from previous visits indicate a history of drug and alcohol abuse along with frequent treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which laboratory test does the nurse consider to be unnecessary?

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Anticholinesterase testing with antibody titers is primarily used to diagnose and monitor autoimmune disorders like myasthenia gravis, which are unrelated to the symptoms of confusion, dementia, drug and alcohol abuse, or STIs indicated in the patient's history.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Room Exhibiting Confusion and Manifestations