The nurse is assessing cognitive function in a client who experienced a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which should the nurse focus on during the assessment process?

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Cognitive function assessment after a CVA usually includes assessing the client's orientation to time, place, and person. This is because these are basic cognitive functions that are often affected by a stroke, and a decline in cognitive function can negatively impact the client's ability to function in their daily life. The ability to smell items (A) is not typically assessed during a cognitive function assessment after a CVA, unless the client has a pre-existing condition such as anosmia. The ability to walk with a smooth, steady gait (C) would be assessed during a mobility assessment, while the ability to speak clearly (D) would be assessed during a speech and language assessment.

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