Exam 31: Cognitive and Sensory Alterations

The nurse is completing an assessment of an older adult and notices some cognitive impairment not normally associated with aging. Which of these alterations would prompt further follow-up?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with visual alterations. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

The nurse is delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to a patient who has sensory overload. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for further orientation?

The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to hear and knows which is the correct procedure for the doing this?

The nurse is caring for a patient with depression. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?