Methodology
Test your knowledge with our methodology quick quiz. This month's focus is Dementia mate wareware.
John has a diagnosis of Dementia. He still selects his own clothes and knows when it is mealtime. However, if he wakes at night to use the bathroom, he has confused his wardrobe with the toilet. He has also tried leaving the building at 2am to "milk the cows", denying the time on the clock when shown the time. During those times he needs some supervision and guidance.
What would the correct coding be for this scenario when coding item C1. Cognitive Skills of Daily Decision Making? Select one option from below:
0. Independent
1. Modified independence
2. Minimally impaired
3. Moderately impaired
4. Severely impaired
5. No discernible consciousness, coma
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Answer:
2. Minimally impaired
