The Mini-Cog is a short screening tool used to assess cognition. Which of the following statements pertaining to the test is a true statement?
A. The patient will be asked to repeat five words immediately following the directions by the practitioner.
B. The patient is asked to draw the hour and minute hands on a picture of an analog clock.
C. A score of 0-2 is a positive screen for dementia.
D. The patient is asked to recall five images from picture cards following the drawing of the clock hands.
C
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True False