A 68-year-old man is brought to the emergency room by his family. Family members tell the physician that their relative has been confused, agitated, and exhibiting memory impairments. These symptoms developed in the last few days; he has no prior history of memory problems. Based on the family's information, the physician suspects the man is experiencing delirium. Which of the following questions would provide information that could confirm this diagnosis?
A) "Does schizophrenia run in your family?"
B) "Is he taking any medications at this time?"
C) "Does he experience any difficulties with motor movements?"
D) "Do any members of the family suffer from Huntington's disease?"
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