A nurse is assessing a patient who presented to the emergency department after a public fight. The patient is crying and claiming that he does not remember how the fight started
What sensory functions should the nurse check as part of the patient's initial psychiatric assessment? Select all that apply.
1. Pain
2. Smell
3. Pressure
4. Temperature
5. Proprioception
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: As part of every initial psychiatric assessment, all registered nurses are expected to be able to complete and document a thorough neurological exam. Assessing sensory perception as part of that exam involves evaluating pain, pressure, proprioception, and temperature. Evaluating smell is not required in the initial evaluation.
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