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mrsjacobs44

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During a mental status assessment, the examiner asks the client to repeat these words: motorcar, teacup, and lilies. Five minutes later the client is asked to repeat the words again. The purpose of this exercise is to test the client's:
 
  1. Insight.
  2. Retention and recall.
  3. Recall of recent past experiences.
  4. Abstract thinking.

Question 2

The nurse is researching statistics of the five psychiatric disorders that comprise the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Given this information, the nurse chooses which of the following as a priority screening for clients?
 
  1. Bipolar disorder
  2. Depression
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. Alcohol abuse



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Retention and recall is used to test immediate impressions. Recall of recent past experiences relates to the events leading to the present seeking of treatment. Abstract thinking relates to the client's ability to interpret simple fables of proverbs. Insight provides information about the client's ability to recognize the significance of the present situation.

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Rationale: Within the Global Burden of Disease study, depression ranked number one among the five psychiatric disorders included in the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Other disorders on the top 10 list were schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.




mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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