Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 420 of 1700
A resident who started a new medicine yesterday is suddenly confused. What should you do?
- Assume it is normal aging and keep watching
- Skip the next meal to settle the stomach
- Wait until the doctor visits next week
- Report the new confusion to the nurse
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Correct answer: Report the new confusion to the nurse
A change in cognition, such as new confusion, is a side effect to report.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.5: Effects of Prescribed Routine Medications
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026