An Older Female Adult with Alterations in Her Cognitive Status

An older female adult with alterations in her cognitive status has an increased temperature, poor appetite, and almost fell beside her bed.What should the nurse consider when caring for this older person?

A) The older person may be experiencing loneliness.
B) The older person may be demonstrating signs of constipation.
C) The older person may be hungry and feeling weak.
D) The older person has a fever and is delirious.