An older adult presents to the clinic for a routine physical examination. The client reports having trouble with memory and often has to "search" for words when having a conversation with friends or family. Which assessment tools will help the nurse to gather more data about this client's concerns?

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The Mini-Mental Status Examination is a tool commonly used to assess cognitive function, including memory and language abilities, and therefore would be the best choice for gathering more data about the client's concerns. The Denver II is a developmental screening tool for young children, the Life Experiences Survey assesses stress and coping skills, and the Hassles and Uplifts Scale measures the daily hassles and positive events experienced by an individual, none of which are appropriate for assessing memory and language abilities in an older adult.

An Older Adult Presents to the Clinic for a Routine