Multiple Choice
When assessing aging adults,the nurse knows that one of the first things that should be assessed before making judgments about their mental status is:
A) Presence of phobias
B) General intelligence
C) Presence of irrational thinking patterns
D) Sensory-perceptive abilities
Correct Answer:

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