Multiple Choice
When assessing aging adults, what is one of the first things the nurse should assess before making judgments about the aging person's mental status?
A) Presence of phobias
B) General intelligence
C) Sensory-perceptive abilities
D) Presence of irrational thinking patterns
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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