A nurse is conducting a review of systems during a comprehensive assessment of a psychiatric–mental health client. Which of the following questions would most likely be included in this assessment?
A) Do you take any medications?
B) How often do you drink alcohol?
C) Do you have any numbness or tingling anywhere?
D) How would you describe your life growing up?
Ans: C
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The review of systems is a structured series of interview questions that encourage clients to report system-specific symptoms that may be connected to their mental health and physical well-being. Potential neurological symptoms would be included in such an assessment.
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