The nurse is completing a Mini Mental Status Examination with a patient. What should the nurse ask to evaluate remote memory?

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Remote memory refers to the ability to recall information from the distant past, such as events, experiences, or facts learned years ago. Asking about where the patient worked in the 1970s assesses the patient's ability to recall long-term memories, which is a measure of remote memory.

The Nurse Is Completing a Mini Mental Status Examination with a Patient