An older adult may become uncooperative during a mental competency assessment. Reasons for this would not include
a. Feeling defensive
b. Having a poor attention span
c. Having the nurse focus entirely on the adult
d. Feeling he or she is being forced to cooperate
C
Individuals may be uncooperative if they have not been approached properly and asked to participate. If testing takes long, the attention span may be affected. There may also be a reaction if the adult is pushed beyond his or her competency. Older adults would not become uncooperative because they have the full attention of the nurse.
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