Which nursing assessment best measures cognitive functioning?

A) Administering a Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) .
B) Asking the patient his name,where he is,and what month it is.
C) Asking the patient's family if the patient is behaving normally.
D) Evaluating the patient's ability to read the newspaper.

Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE)

is a widely used tool for assessing cognitive function, particularly to screen for dementia or monitor its progression.

Cognitive Functioning

The capacity of the brain to perform tasks that involve processing information, such as thinking, learning, and remembering.

Newspaper

A printed publication, typically issued daily or weekly, containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and correspondence.