Neurological assessment of the older adult requires specific tools and considerations to assess patient mental status. Which of the following should be used to assess patient cognition? Administer SLUMS, a short dementia assessment. Administer MoCA v 7.1, a 12-item assessment to detect mild neurocognitive disorders. Administer testing of cranial nerve III. Administer Mini-Cog, a three-word recall with clock drawing capability.
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