Asked by Madison Lloyd on May 07, 2024

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The nurse is administering a Mini-Cog test to an older adult woman. When asked to draw a clock showing the time of 10:45, the patient drew a clock with the numbers out of order and with an incorrect time. This result indicates which finding?

A) Amnesia
B) Delirium
C) Cognitive impairment
D) Attention-deficit disorder

Cognitive Impairment

A condition where an individual has trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life.

Mini-Cog Test

A brief screening tool used to evaluate cognitive function, particularly to screen for signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease; it involves memory and clock drawing tests.

  • Detect manifestations of cognitive decline and the techniques for assessment.
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saamya shethMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Mini-Cog is a newer instrument that screens for cognitive impairment, often found with dementia. The result of an abnormal drawing of a clock and time indicates a cognitive impairment.