A client accused of a serious crime is brought to the mental health unit with severe behavioral changes. The healthcare provider is performing a test to determine if the client is malingering
What reason should the nurse provide for conducting this test? A) To determine the client's dependence on others
B) To rule out the client who is fabricating symptoms
C) To find if the client needs assistance with daily activities
D) To determine if the client is oriented to time and place
B
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Testing for malingering is performed to determine whether the client is fabricating symptoms to avoid arrest or stay in the hospital. Tests, such as the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule, not the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, are used to determine the client's dependence on others. The Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills is used to determine if the client needs assistance with daily activities. Tests, such as the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), not the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, are used to determine whether the client is oriented to time and place.
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