The nurse begins the physical examination of a newly admitted client by assessing the client’s mental status. What is the nurse’s best ratio
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The nurse begins the physical examination of a newly admitted client by assessing the client’s mental status. What is the nurse’s best rationale for performing the mental status exam early in the assessment
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2022-01-04T23:57:22+00:00
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The client will be less anxious early, providing the nurse with more accurate and reliable data. The exam can provide clues about the validity of the client’s responses now and throughout.