You have been called to a local nursing home for a restless patient with a four-day history of diarrhea. The primary assessment reveals an open airway, rapid breathing, and a weak and rapid radial pulse. Vital signs are pulse, 124; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 100/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. The patient is confused with a history of Alzheimer's dementia. For this patient, it is most important to evaluate for:
A) Intestinal obstruction
B) Cause of confusion
C) Dehydration
D) Blood in the diarrhea
C) Dehydration
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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