When you suspect that your 81-year-old patient has short-term memory loss because he cannot remember what he had for breakfast, you should
A)order a neurology consult.
B)stop all of his medications.
C)continue to press the patient for appropriate answers.
D)validate the concern with his family or caregivers.
E)dismiss the finding as a normal age-related change.

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When older adults experience memory loss for recent events, consult other family members to clarify discrepancies or to fill in the gaps.

When You Suspect That Your 81-Year-Old Patient Has Short-Term Memory