A group of students is reviewing material about assessing mental status. The students demonstrated understanding of the material when they identify which of the following as a cognitive ability to be assessed?
A) Orientation
B) Posture
C) Speech
D) Thought processes
A
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Which of the following questions would the nurse ask to assess the client's inner strengths?
a. "What brings you joy and peace in your life?" b. "How do you feel about yourself right now?" c. "Do you belong to any groups?" d. "Why do you want to get well?"
A nurse reads about a case study involving the potential positive effects of the early stimulation of post–head-injury clients. Which of the following questions should be a priority consideration before use of the research results?
1. "What was the cost of the study?" 2. "Were ethical principles maintained?" 3. "Were the results of this study published in other journals?" 4. "Are the clients in the study similar to clients I work with?"
Offering the patient the bedpan or urinal at regularly scheduled intervals may help the patient avoid incontinence
True False
The nurse should recommend medical attention if a child with a slight head injury experiences:
a. Sleepiness. c. Headache, even if slight. b. Vomiting, even once. d. Confusion or abnormal behavior.