The nurse is assessing cognitive function in a client who experienced a cerebral vascular accident.The nurse should focus on which of the following?

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Cognitive function involves various mental processes including orientation to time, place, and person. A cerebral vascular accident can cause cognitive impairment, so assessing orientation is important to determine the extent of the client’s cognitive deficit. Smelling items, walking with a smooth, steady gait, and speaking clearly are related to other aspects of brain function and may not necessarily indicate cognitive impairment.

The Nurse Is Assessing Cognitive Function in a Client Who