To Assess for the Presence of Hallucinations During the Mental

question 22

Multiple Choice

To assess for the presence of hallucinations during the mental status examination,a nurse should ask:

• A) "Can you tell me what the name of this building is?"
• B) "Do you ever see or hear things that others don't see or hear?"
• C) "When did you start believing aliens were controlling your thoughts?"
• D) "What do I mean when I say, 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch?'"

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Definitions:

Chest Pain

A sensation of discomfort or pain in the chest area, which can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from indigestion to heart attack.

Quality

The degree of excellence or superiority of something, often used in the context of products, services, or healthcare outcomes.

PQRST

An acronym used as a mnemonic to guide the assessment of pain, standing for Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, and Timing.

Chest Pain

Discomfort or pain that may be felt anywhere along the front of the body between the neck and the upper abdomen.