A 45-year-old woman is at the clinic for a mental status assessment.In giving her the Four Unrelated Words Test,the nurse would be concerned if:

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The Four Unrelated Words Test tests the person's ability to lay down new memories.It is a highly sensitive and valid memory test.It requires more effort than does the recall of personal or historic events.To the person,say,"I am going to say four words.I want you to remember them.In a few minutes I will ask you to recall them." After 5 minutes,ask for the four words.The normal response for persons under 60 years is an accurate three- or four-word recall after a 5-,10-,and 30-minute delay.

A 45-Year-Old Woman Is at the Clinic for a Mental