A Patient Complains of Periods of Confusion and Forgetfulness at Times

A patient complains of periods of confusion and forgetfulness at times, and reports clear thought process at most times of the day. The symptoms have been gradually worsening. The best response by the nurse is which of the following?

A) "Have you started any new medications since the symptoms began?"
B) "You probably have nothing to worry about; it's most likely stress-related."
C) "Everybody has a few problems with memory as they get older."
D) "You should probably have an MRI of your brain."