Which nursing action best promotes accurate mental health assessment of an older adult with possible cognitive impairment?
Correct answer: B. Use a quiet setting, speak clearly, and assess hearing and vision.
- A. Rely only on the family member’s description of behaviour.
- B. Use a quiet setting, speak clearly, and assess hearing and vision.
- C. Assume confusion is a normal part of growing older.
- D. Complete the interview quickly before the patient becomes tired.
Explanation
Sensory impairment, noise, and fatigue can make an older adult appear confused or unable to respond. A quiet setting and assessment of hearing and vision improve communication and help distinguish cognitive impairment from sensory barriers.
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Mental health care for children and older adults requires age-appropriate assessment, communication, family involvement, and recognition of developmental changes. Coverage includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, childhood anxiety and depression, dementia, delirium, late-life depression, suicide risk, and the distinction between normal aging and cognitive disorder.
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