What evaluative tool is most important in assessing a patient's mental condition?
1. Beck Depression Inventory
2. Mental Status Exam
3. CAT scan
4. WAIS
Answer: 2
Explanation: The Beck Depression Inventory is important only if the nurse suspects that the patient is depressed. The mental status exam provides an overall picture of the patient's mental condition. A CAT scan is not part of an initial assessment. The WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) primarily tests intellectual functioning.
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