Asked by Tabitha Lester on Jun 13, 2024
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The nurse is performing a mental status examination. Which statement is true regarding the assessment of mental status?
A) Mental status assessment diagnoses specific psychiatric disorders.
B) Mental disorders occur in response to everyday life stressors.
C) Mental status functioning is inferred through the assessment of an individual's behaviors.
D) Mental status can be directly assessed, similar to other systems of the body (e.g., heart sounds, breath sounds) .
Mental Status
A clinical assessment of a patient's cognitive, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Psychiatric Disorders
Refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
Life Stressors
External pressures or events that cause strain or tension in an individual's life.
- Comprehend the principles of mental status assessment.
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Maddie SchwietersJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Mental status functioning is inferred through the assessment of an individual's behaviors. It cannot be directly assessed like the characteristics of the skin or heart sounds.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of mental status assessment.
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