Our focus this week is the interview process, health history as compared to physical assessment and assessment tools. This week’s lesson explores concepts related to interview techniques as well as mental status, pain and nutritional assessment. For this discussion, please discuss the following questions: Compare and contrast the following cognitive evaluations tools: Mini-Cog, Geriatric Depression Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Memory Impairment Screen Practice with these evaluation tools on a person at home or with one of your co-workers. Which tool did you find easiest to use and why? How does pain assessment and pain management vary in the older adult? Consider medication selection, side effects and compliance. Nurses care holistically for the patient and their family. Describe the signs and symptoms of both caregiver stress and caregiver depression. What strategies and resources do you recommend to keep caregivers healthy?
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