The nurse notes new onset confusion in an 89-year-old patient in a long-term care facility. The patient is normally alert and oriented. In which order should the nurse take the following actions? Put a comma and space between each solve choice (a, b, c, d, etc.) ____________________
A) Obtain the oxygen saturation.
B) Check the patient's pulse rate.
C) Document the change in status.
D) Notify the health care provider.
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