The nurse performing a mental status examination wants to assess for hallucinations. The nurse should ask
a. "Can you tell me where you are now?"
b. "Do you hear or see things when others don't?"
c. "Do your moods shift more than those of other people?"
d. "What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed letter on the floor?"
B
Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions. The correct answer directly inquires about possible hallucinations. The other options seek information about other aspects of the MSE.
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