A Nurse Asks a Patient, "If You Had Fever and Vomiting

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse asks a patient, "If you had fever and vomiting for 3 days, what would you do?" Which aspect of the mental status examination is the nurse assessing?

• A) Behavior
• B) Cognition
• C) Affect and mood
• D) Perceptual disturbances

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Definitions:

Allergies

Immune system reactions to certain foreign substances (allergens) that are typically harmless, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, and swelling.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco or other substances.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, often associated with smoking and exposure to hazardous substances.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage and loss of function.