The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Mini-Mental Status Examination

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) on a 75-year-old patient admitted for clinical depression. What is the nurse's primary intervention for this specific patient?

• A) Make sure the patient is not hungry or in pain when taking the test.
• B) Repeat the instructions just prior to beginning the assessment.
• C) Arrange for the patient to be uninterrupted during the test.
• D) Plan for the test when the patient will not be rushed to complete it.

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