A Family Member of a Patient with Possible Alzheimer's Disease

question 3

Multiple Choice

A family member of a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse the purpose of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) . Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) The MMSE helps in establishing the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
• B) The MMSE is useful in determining the degree of mental impairment.
• C) The MMSE determines the choice of the most appropriate treatment.
• D) The MMSE aids in differentiating acute delirium from chronic dementia.

Recognize the impact of conformity and ostracism on group dynamics.

Differentiate between the broader influence of norms versus the specific focus of roles.

Describe the stages of group development and the types of conflict present in each stage.

Understand the enforcement of norms and its reasons within groups.

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