The Evaluation of Speech During a Mental Status Exam Can

question 18

Multiple Choice

The evaluation of speech during a mental status exam can have implications for which of the following?

• A) Client thought process and content
• B) Possible disturbances in brain functioning
• C) The possibility of drug or alcohol use
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Emotional Response

The experiential and physiological reaction to a stimulus, which can encompass a wide range of feelings.

Words

Units of language that convey specific meanings and are used in communication to express thoughts, ideas, or emotions.

Expressions

The process of conveying thoughts, feelings, or intentions through verbal or non-verbal means such as facial movements, body language, and speech.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication that involves transmitting messages without using words, including gestures, body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.