Multiple Choice
When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the nurse observes that the client pauses for a period of time before responding to the questions. The nurse responds to this client based on the assumption that the client is:
A) exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment.
B) nervous and having difficulty concentrating on the questions.
C) reluctant to share information with someone with whom he or she has no relationship.
D) sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately.
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