Comparative effect of atorvastatin (80 mg) versus simvastatin (20 to 40 mg) in preventing hospitalizations for heart failure in patients with previous myocardial infarction.
The Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota is an objective measure that helps provide an overview of cognitive functioning in adults. The test can be used as a baseline, to help guide further assessment and intervention, and to aid in discharge planning.
The nursesâ assessment of an older adultâs cognitive status is instrumental in identifyingearly changes in physiological status, ability to learn, and evaluating responses to treatment. BEST TOOL: The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a tool that can be used to systematically andthoroughly assess mental status. It is an 11-question measure that tests ï¬ve areas of cognitive function:orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall, and language. The maximum score is 30.