Mrs. Thompson, a 75-year-old patient with
a history of hypertension and diabetes, is brought to the
emergency department by her daughter, who reports
that her mother has been increasingly forgetful and
disoriented over the past week. Upon assessment, you
observe that Mrs. Thompson is unable to recall recent
events and has difficulty following simple instructions.
Which cognitive assessment tool would be most
appropriate to evaluate Mrs. Thompson's cognitive
impairment?