In a Mental Status Exam, When a Clinician Takes Note

question 25

Multiple Choice

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

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

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