When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease,which action will the nurse take?
A) Check the patient's orientation to time and date.
B) Obtain a list of the patient's prescribed medications.
C) Ask the person to use a clock drawing to indicate a specific time.
D) Determine the patient's ability to recognize a common object such as a pen.
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