Multiple Choice
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 senile dementia
D) To rule out a personality disorder
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