The Staff Members in a Long-Term Care Facility Have Noted

Multiple Choice

The staff members in a long-term care facility have noted a decline in cognitive function in one of the residents;however,each time the resident is given the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) ,the score does not change.What action by the nursing manager is best?

A) Provide in-service education on using this tool.
B) Conduct the assessment him- or herself
C) Switch to a different screening tool
D) Determine that no changes have occurred.