Asked by sandi eskew on May 14, 2024

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A nurse wants to assess an adult patient's recent memory. Which question would best yield the desired information?

A) "Where did you go to elementary school?"
B) "What did you have for breakfast this morning?"
C) "Can you name the current president of the United States?"
D) "A few minutes ago, I told you my name. Can you remember it?"

Recent Memory

The ability to recall events or information that occurred in the near past, typically seconds to days ago.

Assessment Interview

An evaluation tool where a practitioner gathers information from an individual to understand their health, symptoms, and needs, often guiding treatment decisions.

Breakfast

The first meal of the day, usually consumed in the morning, widely regarded as the most important for providing energy for the start of the day.

  • Uphold an unbiased analysis of patients, independent of earlier notions.
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Lauren GriffinMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient's recall of a meal provides evidence of recent memory. Two incorrect responses are useful to assess immediate and remote memory. The other distracter assesses the patient's fund of knowledge.