ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting an older adult client who has a suspected cognitive disorder. Which of the following inventories should be included as part of the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Mental Status Examination (MSE). A MSE is crucial to assess cognitive function, orientation, memory, attention, and other mental aspects in older adults with suspected cognitive disorders. It helps identify cognitive deficits and guide appropriate interventions. Brief PHQ (
B) focuses on mood disorders, AIMS (
C) evaluates movement disorders, and SANS (
D) assesses negative symptoms in psychiatric disorders, which are not specific to cognitive disorders. In summary, the MSE is the most relevant tool for assessing cognitive functions in this scenario.
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