“2” 2023 Test Bank For Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking Complete Guide

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“2” 2023 Test Bank For Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking Complete Guide CHAPTER 5 Behavior and Mental Status 1. During an examination, the nurse can assess mental stat... us by which activity? a . Examining the patients electroencephalogram b . Observing the patient as he or she performs an intelligence quotient (IQ) test c . Observing the patient and inferring health or dysfunction d . Examining the patients response to a specific set of questions ANS: C Mental status cannot be directly scrutinized like the characteristics of skin or heart sounds. Its functioning is inferred through an assessment of an individual’s behaviors, such as consciousness, language, mood and affect, and other aspects. [Show More]

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