A psychiatric–mental health nurse is using the PERSONS tool to collect data in the initial interview with a client. Under the first "S" of this tool, the nurse would assess which of the following?
A) Safety
B) Self-efficacy
C) Symptoms
D) Substance use
Ans: D
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The PERSONS acronym is one framework for identifying essential data to collect in the initial interview. Under the first "S" of this tool, the nurse assesses substance use and abuse.
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