Chronic renal sufficiency. Isordil, Adalat, minoxidil, aspirin and lopressor. The patient lives with his son's family. No history of alcohol abuse. The patient is afebrile.
Vital signs are stable.
Well developed, well nourished male who appears to be very emotional and tearful when the examiner comes in the room but is in no acute distress. The patient is awake and alert but had just received a dose of Ativan and became sleepy during the examination. I cannot assess orientation or much else for the remainder of the mental status examination. The patient does appear to be very frustrated and is tearful. He was able to follow certain commands.