During an interview, the patient's speech is garbled, and the thoughts shared are confused.What should the nurse do?
A) Nothing, because this is part of normal aging
B) Stop the interview and document that the patient is an alcoholic
C) Perform a mental status examination
D) Call the family to take the patient home
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