An emergency department nurse cares for a middle-aged mountain climber who is confused and exhibits bizarre behaviors.After administering oxygen,which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Administer dexamethasone (Decadron) .
B) Complete a mini-mental state examination.
C) Prepare the client for computed tomography of the brain.
D) Request a psychiatric consult.
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