The Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has Received a Tentative

The nurse assesses a client who has received a tentative diagnosis of delirium and explains to the family about the major cause of the client's condition. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "Basically, this diagnosis is based on the client's inability to talk normally."
B) "Your report of gradually developing confusion over time was the basis for the diagnosis."
C) "The client's diagnosis is primarily based on the rapid onset of the change in consciousness."
D) "The client's exposure to an infectious agent led us to determine the diagnosis."