A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly

licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly

licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select

all that apply)

A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count

backward by sevens."B. "To assess affect, I should observe the

client's facial expression."

C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a

sentence."

D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of

objects."

E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client

to identify our mostrecent presidents."

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.

Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse include as a

psychobiological intervention?

A.Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.

B.Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.

C.Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.

D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of the medications.

A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to

conduct an initial client interview. When conducting the interview,

which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the

priority?

A.Coordinate holistic care with social services.

B.Identify the client's perception of her mental health status.

C.Include the client's family in the interview.

D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder.

A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous.

When assessingthe client, which of the following findings should the