While Assessing the Mental Status of an Elderly Patient Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

While assessing the mental status of an elderly patient who has been retired for several years,you notice he has difficulty answering your questions.He seems depressed.Based on this information,you should:

• A) suspect a life-threatening neurological event.
• B) acknowledge the patient's fears and try to put them in perspective.
• C) consider his mental status as being decreased.
• D) consider the need for advanced provider care.

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Definitions:

Group Decision

The process by which two or more individuals come together to analyze problems, consider solutions, and make a choice among the alternatives.

Social Loafing

is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Reduction In Effort

The decline in the amount of energy or focus applied to tasks or activities.

Group Size

Group size refers to the number of individuals involved in a social grouping, which can impact dynamics, interaction, and outcomes within the group.