When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?
a. During the history-taking process
b. During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes
c. During the time when questions related to memory are asked
d. Continually, throughout the entire interac-tion with a patient
D
A mental status evaluation should be continually performed throughout the patient encounter. Assessing and validating clues to determine the individual's ability to interact within the envi-ronment is a priority of the mental status evaluation.
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