A Nurse Admits an Older Client with Memory Loss, Confused

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse admits an older client with memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects a depressive disorder. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?

• A) To rule out bipolar disorder
• B) To rule out schizophrenia
• C) To rule out neurocognitive disorder
• D) To rule out personality disorder