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You Elderly Patient Cut Her Hand While Preparing Food

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You elderly patient cut her hand while preparing food. The bleeding is controlled; P 64, B/P 110/80, R 14. When you ask questions, she speaks very slowly and often pauses while answering. You should


A) ask simple yes-or-no questions that do not require lengthy explanation.
B) skip the patient interview, apply oxygen, and transport the patient nonemergently.
C) wait for her to answer your questions unless her condition worsens.
D) document your suspicion that the patient has an altered mental status.

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