During a morning assessment,the nurse notices that an older patient is less attentive and is unable to recall yesterday's events.The nurse administers the Confusion Assessment Method,which will screen for:

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For nurses in various settings,cognitive assessments provide continuing comparisons to the individual's baseline to detect any acute changes,such as with delirium.The Confusion Assessment Method is used to screen for delirium.

During a Morning Assessment,the Nurse Notices That an Older Patient