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:

Candid

Candid describes a manner of being honest, straightforward, and sincere, often in a refreshing or liberating manner, without pretensions or hidden motives.

Evaluating the Self

The process of introspectively assessing one's own qualities, actions, and characteristics, often in comparison to others or standards.

Self-Enhancement

The tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information in a way that favorably increases one’s self-esteem or self-worth.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition where an individual holds a low or negative assessment of their own worth or value.