When Communicating with a Client Diagnosed with a Serious Mental

question 11

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a client diagnosed with a serious mental disorder,it is important for the nurse to recognize which of the following?

• A) Clients with mental disorders never have intact sensory channels
• B) Clients with a 'flat affect' are easier to understand
• C) Clients with mental disorders are always very talkative
• D) Clients with mental disorders may suffer from social isolation and impaired coping

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