An older patient is worried about having dementia because it takes longer to solve problems, perform multiple tasks, and remember while grocery shopping. Which is the appropriate response by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
1. "The ability to multitask might decline with age, but this is not an indication of dementia."
2. "Many people have episodic memory problems as they age. These symptoms do not indicate serious cognitive dysfunction."
3. "If it is taking you longer to solve problems than it used to, you may need to be assessed for other signs of dementia."
4. "Forgetting what you wanted to get at the store is a matter of concern. I think you should have a cognitive evaluation."
5. "A decline in mental processing speed is a normal part of aging, so taking longer with problem solving is not unusual as we get older."
1. "The ability to multitask might decline with age, but this is not an indication of dementia."
2. "Many people have episodic memory problems as they age. These symptoms do not indicate serious cognitive dysfunction."
5. "A decline in mental processing speed is a normal part of aging, so taking longer with problem solving is not unusual as we get older."
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