The Nurse Is Performing a Mental Status Examination When Caring

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a mental status examination when caring for a patient with a neurocognitive disorder (NCD) . The patient's spouse asks why a mental status examination is necessary. How will the nurse respond?

• A) "The mental status exam is the only way to assess the cognitive decline of a patient with early stage Alzheimer disease."
• B) "The mental status exam is used to assess depression in a patient with early stage Alzheimer disease."
• C) "The mental status exam will reveal slow and progressive cognitive decline of a patient with early stage Alzheimer disease."
• D) "The status exam will reveal rapid and dramatic changes in cognition of a patient with early stage Alzheimer disease."

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Definitions:

Institutional Care

The provision of care in a structured setting, such as hospitals, nursing homes, or orphanages, usually for individuals who require constant supervision or assistance.

Social Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Social-Emotional Functioning

Refers to the ability to manage emotions, to engage in relationships with others, and to navigate social networks effectively.

Cultural Animals

A descriptions of humans, who view reality through a set of symbols provided by the culture in which they are raised.