The nurse notes new onset confusion in an older patient who is normally alert and oriented. In which order should the nurse take the following actions? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A,B,C,D].)

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Assessment for physiologic causes of new onset confusion such as pneumonia,infection,or perfusion problems should be the first action by the nurse. Airway and oxygenation should be assessed first,then circulation. After assessing the patient,the nurse should notify the health care provider. Finally,documentation of the assessments and care should be done.

The Nurse Notes New Onset Confusion in an Older Patient