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xroflmao

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The nurse caring for clients with suspected mental illness records the results of the mental status examination in the chart in terms of AMSIT. What are the components of this acronym? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Appearance
  B) Attitude
  C) Mood
  D) Sensorium
  E) Intelligence
  F) Temperament

Question 2

A nurse is making entries into a medical administration chart of a client scheduled for
  bypass surgery. As per physician's orders, aspirin was discontinued for the client. What
  guideline should the nurse follow when a medication is discontinued?
 
  A) Discard all leftover medications
  B) Indicate time, date, and sign off the order
  C) Circle the item and write completed
  D) Ask client to inform nurse involved


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
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Sometimes, the results of a mental status examination are stated in terms of appearance, mood, sensorium, intelligence, and thought process (AMSIT) in the chart.

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