During an Admission Interview, a Patient Who Reports High Levels

question 10

Multiple Choice

During an admission interview, a patient who reports high levels of anxiety says, "I've been using kava-kava for about a week to relieve anxiety." When the nurse assesses mental status, what is the expected finding?

• A) Reduced coordination and slurred speech
• B) Intact cognitive functioning
• C) Slow response times
• D) Paranoid thinking

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