The Nurse Admits an Older Client Who Is Experiencing Memory

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss,confused thinking,and apathy.A psychiatrist suspects depression.What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status examination?

• A)To rule out bipolar disorder
• B)To rule out schizophrenia
• C)To rule out neurocognitive disorder (NCD)
• D)To rule out a personality disorder

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Definitions:

Analytic Thought

A cognitive process involving logical reasoning, comparison, classification, and evaluation to solve problems or understand concepts.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development in which children aged 7 to 11 years become capable of logical thought processes but are still limited to thinking about physical and concrete objects.

Intuitive

Pertaining to knowing or understanding something without the need for conscious reasoning; often relating to gut feelings or instincts.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings or emotions, often referring to how individuals experience, express, or manage their emotional state.