In a Mental Status Exam, the Clinician Will Evaluate the Client's

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a mental status exam, the clinician will evaluate the client's _____ by observing how well the person speaks and looking for indications of memory or attention difficulties.

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

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Definitions:

α-Helix

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coiled or spiral shape, where the amino acid residues are arranged in a helical structure.

Secondary

Pertaining to a secondary stage or level, implying it follows a primary stage and usually is dependent on or results from it.

β-Pleated Sheet

A structure in protein secondary structure, characterized by sheet-like formations of hydrogen-bonded polypeptide chains.

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule like glucose or fructose.