The nurse is preparing to conduct a mental status examination with a patient. Which areas will the nurse include when assessing the patient's appearance and behavior? (Select all that apply.)

A) Level of consciousness
B) Posture
C) Articulation of words
D) Facial expressions
E) Orientation


A, B, D

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Which is the reason why all vaginal discharge should be assessed during pregnancy?

1) To assess for placenta previa 2) To assess for vaginal infection 3) To assess for premature rupture of membranes 4) All of the above

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A nurse is caring for a client with aplastic anemia with a blood test report indicating a

decrease in the red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelet count. What term is used to describe the condition? A) Pancytopenia B) Leukopenia C) Thrombocytopenia D) Granulocytopenia

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Which of the following would be considered a "usual or expected" response during the first few sessions?

A) Showing up late for the first session B) Being confrontational with nurse and other group members C) Rambling due to nervousness D) Bragging about sexual conquests

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