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Staci McDowell
on Nov 01, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to conduct a mental status examination. Which statement is true regarding the mental status examination?
A) A patient's family is the best resource for information about the patient's coping skills.
B) Gathering mental status information during the health history interview is usually sufficient.
C) Integrating the mental status examination into the health history interview takes an enormous amount of extra time.
D) To get a good idea of the patient's level of functioning, performing a complete mental status examination is usually necessary.
Mental Status Examination
A structured assessment of a patient's level of cognitive functioning, including orientation, attention, memory, language, and thought processes.
Patient's Coping Skills
The strategies and mechanisms a patient uses to manage stress and cope with illness or adversity.
Level of Functioning
Level of functioning generally refers to an individual's capacity to perform normal daily activities and fulfill societal roles, often assessed in medical and psychological contexts.
- Become acquainted with the importance and practices for performing a mental status examination.
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Learning Objectives
- Become acquainted with the importance and practices for performing a mental status examination.