A CNS is consulting on a 68-year-old patient with COPD exacerbation who develops acute confusion on day 2 of hospitalization. Which assessment approach best reflects CNS competency in the patient/family sphere?
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A
Order a CT head immediately without further assessment
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B
Perform a systematic delirium evaluation using CAM and identify precipitating factors
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C
Administer haloperidol empirically for agitation management
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D
Defer to the primary team and document the consultation was completed