An individual brought to the emergency room fights against the restraints and shouts incoherently.The history reveals that the patient was weak and confused on awakening this morning and soon began "rambling and talking crazy." A nurse notes that the patient's skin is flushed and dry.The priority nursing action is to:
A) assess vital signs.
B) insert an intravenous catheter.
C) request a sedative prescription.
D) perform a mental status examination.
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