A client's mental status is evaluated by the nurse by determining the client's:
A)
ability to communicate.
B)
awareness about their surroundings.
C)
orientation and level of consciousness.
D)
ability to remember recent and past events.
C
Explanation:
A)
Mental status is determined by checking both level of awareness (orientation) and client's state of arousal, or level of consciousness. The other options only measure a portion of the client's mental status.
Comprehension
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
Mental status is determined by checking both level of awareness (orientation) and client's state of arousal, or level of consciousness. The other options only measure a portion of the client's mental status.
Comprehension
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Mental status is determined by checking both level of awareness (orientation) and client's state of arousal, or level of consciousness. The other options only measure a portion of the client's mental status.
Comprehension
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Mental status is determined by checking both level of awareness (orientation) and client's state of arousal, or level of consciousness. The other options only measure a portion of the client's mental status.
Comprehension
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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