The nurse caring for clients with suspected mental illness records the results of the mental status examination in the chart in terms of AMSIT. What are the components of this acronym? Select all that apply
A) Appearance
B) Attitude
C) Mood
D) Sensorium
E) Intelligence
F) Temperament
A, C, D, E
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Sometimes, the results of a mental status examination are stated in terms of appearance, mood, sensorium, intelligence, and thought process (AMSIT) in the chart.
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