An elderly person presents with symptoms of delirium. The family reports, "Everything was fine until yesterday." What is the most important assessment information for the nurse to gather?
A) A list of all medications the person currently takes
B) Whether the person has experienced any recent losses
C) Whether the person has ingested aged or fermented foods
D) The person's recent personality characteristics and changes
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