ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. When performing a Mental Status Examination (MSE), the nurse should include which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, D, and E. In a Mental Status Examination for a client with dementia, assessing the ability to perform calculations (
A) is important to evaluate cognitive function. Recall ability (
C) is crucial as memory impairment is a common feature of dementia. Long-term memory (
D) is essential to assess for signs of cognitive decline. The level of orientation (E) is vital to determine the client's awareness of time, place, and person, which can be impaired in dementia. Coping skills (
B) are important but not typically assessed in an MSE for dementia. The other choices (F, G) do not directly relate to the cognitive impairment typically seen in dementia.
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