The nurse is preparing to assess a client's mental status within the general survey. Which data should the nurse use to assess this status?
A. Observation of eye contact during the examination.
B. Observation of the client's clothing selections.
C. Observation of the client ambulating.
D. Asking the client to describe elements of his health history.
Answer: D
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