What Should the Nurse Evaluate When Assessing a Person's Cognitive

question 17

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse evaluate when assessing a person's cognitive function?

• A)Orientation to time, place, person, and ability to recall recent and past events.
• B)Ability to smell items placed under the nose while eyes are closed.
• C)Ability to walk with a smooth, steady gait.
• D)Pupillary responses.

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Definitions:

Role Congruity Theory

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Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; bias.

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Gender Differences

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