In a Mental Status Exam, When a Clinician Takes Note

question 108

Multiple Choice

In a mental status exam, when a clinician takes note of how coherently and quickly a client speaks, the clinician is assessing the client's _____.

• A) mood and affect
• B) appearance and behavior
• C) thought processes
• D) orientation to the place, time, and person

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Definitions:

Anterior Lobe

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Anti-inflammatory

Referring to substances or treatments that reduce inflammation or swelling in the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune function.

Gastrin

A hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the stomach's parietal cells.