An Older Resident of a Long-Term Care Facility Diagnosed with Dementia

An older resident of a long-term care facility diagnosed with dementia has in the last 48 hours become more confused than usual and while usually requiring help with toileting has been incontinent of urine. The client's health care provider orders a complete blood count and serum electrolytes. When the laboratory tests are all within normal limits, the nurse initially:

A) attributes the changes in the resident's functioning to advancing dementia.
B) suggests that the resident be placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent infections.
C) speaks with the health care provider regarding the changes in the client's function and the possibility of obtaining a urine culture.
D) changes the plan of care to include bladder training and implement a 24-hour calorie count.