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 most

recent presidents."

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

following 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.