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Medesa · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nursing student is working to develop assessment skills. The student knows that nurses utilize principles of assessment:

1. Upon admission.
2. Throughout hospitalization.
3. At the point of entry to care.
4. Prior to discharge.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the information the nurse will use to construct a nursing care plan?

1. A mental status examination
2. An intake assessment and reason for admission
3. A psychiatric history and mental status examination
4. A detailed psychiatric history

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Assessment is essential to the delivery of nursing care and is included at all phases of a client's hospitalization, beginning at the point of entry to care through discharge.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The psychiatric examination consists of the psychiatric history and mental status examination. The intake assessment and reason for admission are part of the psychiatric history, which includes the client's current condition, previous diagnosis, interventions, treatments, and a family history.