The Mental Health Status Exam takes place in what step of the nursing process?
A.
Evaluation
B.
Nursing diagnosis
C.
Intervention
D.
Assessment
ANS: D
The Mental Health Status Exam aids in the assessment process. The Mental Health Status checks eight different areas.
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