During the health history interview with a 78-year-old man, his wife states that he occasionally has problems with short-term memory loss and confusion: "He can't even remember how to button his shirt." When assessing his sensory system, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The nurse should perform a complete neurological examination of patients who have neurological concerns (e.g., headache, weakness, loss of coordination) or who have shown signs of neurological dysfunction.The nurse should make certain that the patient is alert, cooperative, and comfortable and has an adequate attention span by assessing mental status first to ensure validity when testing the sensory system.Otherwise, the nurse may obtain misleading and invalid results.

During the Health History Interview with a 78-Year-Old Man, His