Asking a person what the statement "A stitch in time saves nine" means to him is a mental status examination technique;what is it used to assess?
A)Knowledge.
B)Long-term memory.
C)Abstract thinking.
D)Recent memory.

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For an individual to explain common phrases such as "A stitch in time saves nine" requires a high level of intellectual function.Knowledge-based assessment is factual.The nurse assesses knowledge by asking how much the patient knows about his illness or the reason for seeking health care.To assess memory,the patient is asked to recall the maiden name of the patient's mother,a birthday,or a special date in history.It is best to ask open-ended questions rather than simple yes-or-no questions.Patients demonstrate immediate recall by repeating a series of numbers in the order in which they are presented or in reverse order.

Asking a Person What the Statement "A Stitch in Time