When Administering the Mini-Cog Exam to a Patient with Possible

question 19

Multiple Choice

When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease,which action will the nurse take?

• A)Check the patient's orientation to time and date.
• B)Obtain a list of the patient's prescribed medications.
• C)Ask the person to use a clock drawing to indicate a specific time.
• D)Determine the patient's ability to recognize a common object such as a pen.

Identify characteristics and behaviors that lead to children being well liked or rejected by their peers.

Understand the dynamics of resilience in children, including factors that contribute to differing life outcomes despite similar adversities.

Understand the principles of effective communication in conveying negative messages.

Recognize appropriate tone and strategy for conveying negative or critical messages.

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Definitions:

Medication Treatment

The use of pharmaceutical drugs to alleviate symptoms, treat, or manage medical or psychological conditions.

Depression

A common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical problems.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that incentivizes or rewards desired behaviors, while discouraging undesired ones, typically used in addiction treatment.

Drug Use

The consumption of substances that can alter perception, mood, or consciousness, often classified as legal (e.g., prescription medications) or illegal (e.g., heroin).