Ruby Has Just Been Diagnosed with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ruby has just been diagnosed with mild neurocognitive disorder.What is likely TRUE about Ruby?

• A) She experiences little or no decline in any area of cognitive functioning.
• B) She experiences decline in only one area of cognitive functioning.
• C) She can still function independently.
• D) She can no longer function independently.

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