An adult daughter brings a patient to the gerontology clinic and reports that the patient has become increasingly withdrawn and no longer goes out during the day.What response by the nurse is best?
A) Administer a mini mental state exam.
B) Ask the patient why this is happening.
C) Assess if the patient feels safe at home.
D) Determine if abuse is occurring.
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