A 23-Year-Old Patient Is in the Clinic and Appears Anxious

A 23-year-old patient is in the clinic and appears anxious.Her speech is rapid.She is fidgety and in constant motion.Which of the following questions or statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to use in this situation to assess attention span?

A) "How do you usually feel? Is this normal behaviour for you?"
B) "I am going to say four words.In a few minutes,I will ask you to recall them."
C) "Please describe the meaning of the phrase,'looking through rose-coloured glasses'."
D) "Please pick up the pencil in your left hand,move it to your right hand,and place it on the table."