A Patient Says, "I Often Make Careless Mistakes and Have

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I often make careless mistakes and have trouble staying focused. Sometimes it's hard to listen to what someone is saying. I have problems putting things in the right order and often lose equipment." Which problem should the nurse document?

• A) Inattention
• B) Impulsivity
• C) Hyperactivity
• D) Social impairment

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently, often based on past experiences.

Multitasking

The act of performing multiple tasks simultaneously or switching rapidly between tasks.

Intuitive

Relating to or using intuition, the ability to understand something immediately without the need for conscious reasoning.

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive awareness, often characterized by automatic or habitual actions without active engagement or reflection.