A mental health nurse is seeing a patient for the first time. It will be important for the nurse to assess:
1. The child's family, social, cultural and psychological aspects.
2. The child's psychological aspects.
3. The child's reasons for attending the therapy session.
4. The dynamics between the family members and the psychological factors.
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1. These four aspects influence the child's mental health status.
2. Family, social, and cultural aspects influence the overall mental health of the individual, along with the physiological aspects.
3. The care provider will need to assess the child's family, social, cultural, and psychological aspects to understand the reason for attending therapy.
4. Family dynamics are an important influence on mental health, but can be influenced by the social, cultural, and psychological aspects as well.
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