A client has been admitted to the emergency department. the client's family tells the nurse that the client has suddenly become lethargic and is "not making sense." the client has not had anything to eat or drink for the last 8 hours. the nurse further assesses the client using the confusion assessment method (cam). the client's responses to questions are rambling, and the client is not able to focus clearly to answer the nurse's questions. based on these findings, the nurse should report that the client has:
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These symptoms, along with the fact that the client has not eaten or drunk anything for the last 8 hours, could indicate a number of conditions such as dehydration, low blood sugar, or a neurological issue. However, based on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), Show more…
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