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Crystal Rosario
on Nov 25, 2024
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During an initial interview, Diane, a clinician, notes that her client tends to laugh excessively at his own jokes.He has disheveled hair and soiled clothes.Which types of information has Diane noted about her client?
A) Mood and affect; orientation to place, time, and person
B) Orientation to place, time, and person; thought processes
C) Thought processes; intellectual functioning
D) Mood and affect; appearance and behavior
Excessively Laugh
Inappropriate or uncontrollable laughter that is excessive and not aligned with the surrounding context or stimuli.
Disheveled Hair
An untidy or unkempt state of hair, often used to describe a person's appearance.
Soiled Clothes
Garments that have become dirty, stained, or contaminated, requiring cleaning or sanitation.
- Comprehend the elements and objectives of a mental status examination.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the elements and objectives of a mental status examination.