During an admission assessment on an adult unit, the nurse is thinking that the client's beliefs and actions regarding commonly accepted health practices are "bizarre
" To help establish the presence of a mental disorder, the nurse should first collect information about the client's: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Occupational history.
2. Psychiatric history.
3. Culture.
4. Age.
5. Family history.
1,2,3
Rationale: Occupational history. Occupational history will provide data regarding the client's ability to function effectively (part of definition of mental disorder).
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