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The 70-year-old client, hospitalized with chest pain, has been functioning independently at home. During the night, the client is found wandering in the hallway and states, 'I can’t find my kitchen. I need a glass of milk.' What is the nurse’s best interpretation of the client’s behavior?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Stress from unfamiliar surroundings can cause confusion in older adults. No stroke symptoms are noted, mental decline isn’t normal aging, and the change is abrupt, not insidious.

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