The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient diagnosed with cognitive impairment. When developing a plan of care for this patient, the nurse should plan to implement what intervention to best support the patient's independence?

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Cognitively impaired patients have trouble following instructions consisting of multiple steps. Breaking instructions into single steps helps these patients master tasks that otherwise are beyond their comprehension. Keep the conversation simple and focused on one step at a time. Remote memory (recall of past events) is retained longer than memory for recent events. ADLs should be addressed when the patient is most relaxed and focused; regardless of the time of day.

The Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on a Patient