Multiple Choice
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?
A) Normal signs of aging
B) Early symptoms of dementia
C) Indicators of depression in the elderly
D) Memory impairment that may be related to cerebral ischemia
Correct Answer:
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