During the Course of a Mental Status Examination,the Examiner Asks

question 75

Multiple Choice

During the course of a mental status examination,the examiner asks the examinee,"What is the meaning of the proverb,'A stitch in time saves nine?'" By doing this,the examiner is MOST likely trying to assess the examinee's

• A) aptitude for a position as a tailor.
• B) intellectual resources.
• C) patience.
• D) stress level.

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