When family members express their concern about their father's recent memory loss, which assessment should the nurse suggest?

A. Determine if client can recall what he ate for breakfast. This is the best choice as it assesses short-term memory, which is often affected early in memory loss conditions. B. Instruct the client to follow a three-step task. This assesses the client’s ability to follow instructions and executive function, not specifically memory loss. C. Tell the client to repeat a series of unrelated numbers. This assesses immediate memory and attention span but not recent memory. D. Ask the client if he knows the year he married his wife. This assesses long-term memory, which is not typically affected in early stages of memory loss.