A client has been brought to the emergency department displaying symptoms that suggest the need for a mental status examination. Which of the following should the nurse include in this assessment?
A) A review of basic physiological function
B) Evaluation of the client's insight and judgment
C) Questions regarding the client's past behaviors
D) Evaluation of the client's medication compliance
Ans: B
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The mental status examination is a central aspect of the psychiatric assessment process that assesses current cognitive and affective functioning through data collection on appearance, behavior, level of consciousness, speech, thought content and processes, cognitive ability, mood and affect, insight, and judgment. This assessment relies almost exclusively on observation rather than inquiry and is expected to change during treatment.
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