When Conducting an Admissions Interview with an Older Client, the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the nurse observes that the client pauses for a period of time before responding to the questions. The nurse responds to this client based on the assumption that the client is:

• A) exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment.
• B) nervous and having difficulty concentrating on the questions.
• C) reluctant to share information with someone with whom he or she has no relationship.
• D) sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately.

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