The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:
a. estimate cognitive changes quantitatively.
b. estimate personality disorders qualitative-ly.
c. diagnose neurologic disorders.
d. determine the cause of memory loss.
A
The MMSE is a standard tool that functions to estimate cognitive function quantitatively or to document cognitive changes serially.
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A. Release the traction on the catheter. B. Obtain an order to remove the current catheter, allowing the client to void spon-taneously. C. Tell the client that the large size of the catheter makes him feel the urge but that the catheter is draining properly. D. Irrigate the catheter with 50 mL of normal saline every hour until the urine is no longer blood-tinged or filled with debris.
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