The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment, and asks the client to interpret a proverb, such as "slow and steady wins the race." The nurse should use the client's response to evaluate the client's:
1. memory recall.
2. ability to think abstractly.
3. ability to problem-solve.
4. judgment skills.
Answer: 2
1. Memory recall involves recall of a list of words, objects, etc.
2. Proverbs are frequently used to assess a client's ability to think abstractly vs. concretely and provide some insight into the presence of disorganized thinking.
3. Problem solving requires examples where the client explains what should be done in a certain situation.
4. Judgment requires examples where the client explains what should be done in a certain situation.
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