NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is conducting a health assessment of a 78-year-old client who reports difficulty sleeping and increasing fatigue. The client has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis and lives alone. During the assessment, which action should the nurse prioritize to best evaluate the client's adaptive abilities and overall functioning?

  • Review the client’s dietary habits and nutritional intake.

  • Assess the client’s sleep patterns and quality of rest.

  • Conduct a mini-mental status examination to assess cognition.

  • Evaluate the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living.

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