Which Statement Made by a Patient During an Initial Assessment

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a patient during an initial assessment interview should serve as the priority focus for the plan of care?

• A) "I can always trust my family."
• B) "It seems like I always have bad luck."
• C) "You never know who will turn against you."
• D) "I hear evil voices that tell me to do bad things."

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Definitions:

Sensitive Social Topics

Subjects or issues that are delicate and potentially contentious within society, often requiring careful discussion due to differing beliefs and values.

Personal Beliefs

Individual convictions or acceptances that something is true or exists, often based on personal faith, culture, or experience rather than empirical evidence.

Domestic Violence

A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.

Clinical Research

The branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens intended for human use.