When a Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Mental Status,which Observation

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is assessing a client's mental status,which observation is pertinent to this exam?

• A)assessment of pupil size,equality,roundness,and reaction to light
• B)evaluation of both long-term and short-term memory,and memory recall
• C)observation of behavior,posture,gestures,and facial expression as compared to expected behaviors of clients of same age,health status,educational level,and social position
• D)observation of client's affect as appropriate for the situation

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