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A Nurse Admits an Older Client Who Is Experiencing Memory

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A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss,confused thinking,and apathy.A psychiatrist suspects depression.What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?


A) To rule out bipolar disorder
B) To rule out schizophrenia
C) To rule out neurocognitive disorder
D) To rule out a personality disorder

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