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diamond watson
on Nov 01, 2024
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During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient's affect. Which question the nurse should ask?
A) "How do you feel today?"
B) "Would you please repeat the following words?"
C) "Have these medications had any effect on your pain?"
D) "Has this pain affected your ability to get dressed by yourself?"
Patient's Affect
The visible or observable expression of emotion or mood by a patient, which can provide important clues about their psychological state.
- Gain insight into the necessity and methodologies involved in administering a mental status examination.
- Apply observational skills to assess mental status during patient interviews.
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DL
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the necessity and methodologies involved in administering a mental status examination.
- Apply observational skills to assess mental status during patient interviews.