The nurse is planning health teaching for a 65-year-old woman who has had a cerebrovascular accident,or stroke,and is aphasic.Which of the following is most important to use when assessing mental status in this situation?
A) "Please count back from 100 by seven."
B) "I will name three items and ask you to repeat them in a few minutes."
C) "Please point to articles in the room and parts of the body as I name them."
D) "What would you do if you found a stamped,addressed envelope on the sidewalk?"
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