Which Statement Is Most Accurate Regarding the Assessment of Clients

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems?

• A) Medical history is of little significance and can be eliminated from the nursing assessment.
• B) Assessment provides a holistic view of the client, including biopsychosocial aspects.
• C) Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by advanced practice nurses.
• D) Psychosocial evaluations are gained by subjective reports rather than objective observations.

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Definitions:

Ego

Part of the psyche that mediates between the conscious, the unconscious, and reality, operating based on the reality principle, according to Freudian theory.

Basic Traits

Fundamental personality characteristics that are relatively stable over time and across situations.

Personality

A unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual, distinguishing one person from another.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability.