During a Mental Status Assessment,which Question by the Nurse Would

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Multiple Choice

During a mental status assessment,which question by the nurse would best assess a person's judgment?

• A) "Do you feel that you are being watched, followed, or controlled?"
• B) "Tell me about what you plan to do once you are discharged from the hospital."
• C) "What does the statement, 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones,' mean to you?"
• D) "What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed envelope lying on the sidewalk?"

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