The nurse is working in a long-term care facility and notices that one of the residents with chronic dementia is uncharacteristically drowsy and lethargic. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
1. Monitor the patient, but allow her to sleep.
2. Stimulate her by inviting her to join a social group.
3. Call the provider to report a change of mental status.
4. Perform a mental status examination and obtain vital signs.
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