Which of the Following Does NOT Need to Be Documented

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT need to be documented regarding a patient refusal of treatment?

• A) That you informed the patient of the consequences of refusing care
• B) Patient's mental status
• C) Any insulting remarks the patient made to you
• D) That you advised the patient to call back if he changed his mind

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which typically increases with age.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason quickly and to think abstractly, often considered independent of learning, experience, and education.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

General Slowing

A decrease in the speed of cognitive processes and physical movements, often associated with aging or certain neurological conditions.