Which Assessment Question Is Most Important to Ask a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which assessment question is most important to ask a patient who is prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) before administering the first dose?

• A) "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
• B) "How many seizures do you have daily?"
• C) "Have you ever had high blood pressure?"
• D) "Do you currently have an open sore or signs of an infection?"

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Definitions:

Assessment Technique

A systematic method for evaluating or measuring a particular characteristic, ability, or condition.

Emotionally Disturbed Children

Children who experience severe emotional issues that significantly impact their daily function and learning.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient verbalizes thoughts as they come to mind, without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious processes.

Play Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that uses play as a means for children to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe, therapeutic environment.