The psychiatric-mental health nurse is collecting data regarding the client's position on the mental health-mental illness continuum. Which client behavior will be most relevant to the assessment of insight? The client is:
A) Laughing at a few humorous aspects of the current situation.
B) Identifying goals and making plans for the future.
C) Demonstrating the ability to accomplish simple problem-solving.
D) Self-evaluating personal values, attitudes, and behaviors.
D
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