An older patient often responds incorrectly to questions or during general conversation. The nurse realizes that this patient should be assessed for what health problem?
1. hearing disorder
2. history of strokes
3. level of education
4. cognitive impairment
Correct Answer: 1
Inappropriate responses due to a hearing deficit can cause others to perceive the patient as "stupid" or demented. Level of education or cognitive impairment is unrelated to the issue of inappropriate responses.
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