A nurse is assessing a client's immediate and short-term memory. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Questioning the client about an event that has occurred within the past several months
B) Giving the client a simple scenario and having him identify what would be the best response
C) Giving the client three words and asking him to recite them now and then again in 5 minutes
D) Asking the client to tell the nurse the date, time, and current location
Ans: C
To check immediate and short-term memory, the nurse gives the client three unrelated words to remember and asks him or her to recite them immediately and at 5-minute and 15-minute intervals. To test recent memory, the nurse may question about a holiday or world event within the past few months. Giving the client a scenario and asking him for the best response evaluates judgment. Asking the client the about date, time, and current location evaluates orientation.
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