A 56-year-old patient in the outpatient clinic is diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Suggest a move into an assisted living facility.
b. Schedule the patient for more frequent appointments.
c. Ask family members to supervise the patient's daily activities.
d. Discuss the preventive use of acetylcholinesterase medications.
ANS: B
Ongoing monitoring is recommended for patients with MCI. MCI does not interfere with activities of daily living, acetylcholinesterase drugs are not used for MCI, and an assisted living facility is not indicated for MCI.
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