A psychiatric mental–health nurse is performing an assessment of a male client and has asked him about the relationships in his life and his use of coping skills. What type of assessment is this nurse performing?
A) Mental status assessment
B) Psychosocial assessment
C) Health history
D) Psychological assessment
Ans: B
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A psychosocial assessment focuses on dimensions of the client's life such as occupation, sexuality, hobbies, spirituality, activity and exercise, coping, roles and relationships, and lifestyle.
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