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A 72-year-old woman born in Vietnam attends with her daughter, who reports that over two years her mother has become repetitive, has twice left the stove burning and can no longer manage her own banking. She left school after four years and speaks little English; an interpreter is present. She is not depressed, physical examination is unremarkable, and full blood count, electrolytes, thyroid function, calcium, and vitamin B12 and folate are all normal. You want an objective record of her cognition. Which one of the following instruments is most appropriate?
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