A nurse is assessing a client's immediate and short-term memory. Which technique would be most appropriate?

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To check immediate and short-term memory, the nurse gives the client three unrelated words to remember and asks him or her to recite them immediately and at 5-minute and 15-minute intervals. To test recent memory, the nurse may question about a holiday or world event within the past few months. Giving the client a scenario and asking for the best response evaluates judgment. Asking the client the about date, time, and current location evaluates orientation.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Immediate and Short-Term Memory