A Nurse Is Observing the Progress of an Older Adult

A nurse is observing the progress of an older adult client started on a new medication for dementia. Which is a critical point for the nurse to consider when collecting subjective data about the client and the response to the new medication for dementia?

A) Assessing the client's body language and nonverbal gestures.
B) Exploring the importance of a cross that the client continuously holds.
C) Asking the client concise direct questions because of the dementia.
D) Requesting that a family member be present during the assessment.