Asked by Kajal Bharany on May 15, 2024
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A nurse assessing a new patient asks, "What is meant by the saying, 'You can't judge a book by looking at the cover'?" Which aspect of cognition is the nurse assessing?
A) Mood
B) Attention
C) Orientation
D) Abstraction
Cognitive Abstraction
The mental process of forming general concepts by filtering out the specific details of various instances or experiences.
- Undertake extensive evaluations of individuals experiencing psychiatric ailments, covering those who face challenges in communicating.
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Sulyka AbukarMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Patient interpretation of proverbial statements gives assessment information regarding the patient's ability to abstract, which is an aspect of cognition. Mood, orientation, and attention span are assessed in other ways.
Learning Objectives
- Undertake extensive evaluations of individuals experiencing psychiatric ailments, covering those who face challenges in communicating.
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