Which of the following assessment data best confirms the possibility of cognitive impairment in a client with a diagnosis of lung cancer?

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Cognitive changes are a set of physical symptoms very common in survivors that develop from their disease,treatment,the complications of treatment,underlying medical conditions,and psychological responses to the diagnosis of cancer (Nail,2006).Cognitive changes can occur during all phases of the cancer experience,from small deficits in information processing to acute delirium.Often the cognitive impairments survivors experience are not evident to someone else but are apparent to the person experiencing them,especially in relation to work performance with high cognitive demands (Anderson-Hanley and others,2003).The client's personal evaluation of his memory is the best indicator of cognitive impairment.
While writing down questions to ask the oncologist may be motivated by poor memory,it is not uncommon for clients to prepare a list of questions before a meeting with their health care provider.
Although the client's spouse reminding the client of things may indicate impaired cognitive ability,it is not as strong an indicator as a statement from the client.
Although not being able to locate an item may indicate impaired memory,it is not uncommon for individuals to misplace personal items.

Which of the Following Assessment Data Best Confirms the Possibility