A Frail, Older Adult Patient Admitted with Dehydration to a Medical-Surgical

A frail, older adult patient admitted with dehydration to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion, distractibility, memory loss, and irritability. Which is the most important action for the nurse?

A) Recognize these symptoms as signs of normal, physiologic aging.
B) Obtain a urine specimen before notifying the primary care provider.
C) Be sure the patient is placed in a room occupied with another patient.
D) Interview the patient in order to perform screening for clinical depression.