While Assessing the Mental Status of an Elderly Patient Who

While assessing the mental status of an elderly patient who has been retired for several years,you notice he has difficulty answering your questions.He seems depressed.Based on this information,you should:

A) suspect a life-threatening neurological event.
B) acknowledge the patient's fears and try to put them in perspective.
C) consider his mental status as being decreased.
D) consider the need for advanced provider care.