Impaired Memory

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S: Resident states, “My thoughts are getting jumbled” and “I just can’t remember as much anymore”. Patient feels like her memory is continually getting worse.
O: Resident often forgot simple words when having a conversation. Some questions would need repeating. Resident retold stories multiple times, even if the stories were told minutes before. There was no indication that the resident knew the stories were being retold.
A: Impaired memory r/t neurological disturbance aeb forgetting words, continually retelling stories talked about during a recent conversation, and resident stating “I just can’t remember as much anymore”.
P: 1) Suggest the patient keep a journal, and write about what she does during the day and important events that she

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