Exam 7: Psychological and Cognitive Function

The nurse is assessing an older patient in a long-term care facility. Which observation best indicates the need for depression screening?

The nurse working in a long-term care facility is coordinating a screening for depression. Which is the primary benefit of this event?

The nurse educator is preparing an educational program about psychiatric issues in older patients. Which symptoms should be included in instruction? Select all that apply.

An older patient is concerned about remembering to take prescribed medications. What strategies should the nurse recommend to this patient? Select all that apply.

During an interview, the nurse notes that an older patient is having mild difficulty with some words and forgets the names of people. The patient is alert, oriented to time, person, and place, and makes appropriate responses. What does the nurse determine this patient's cognitive changes to mean?