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rmenurse

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During an initial interview with a pre-adolescent client you note that they are talking with a rapid pace and using words that are developmentally well above their chronological age> Which mental status category does this observation fit within?
 
  a. Thought process
  b. Mood and affect
  c. Speech and language
  d. Cognition

Question 2

During an initial interview with an adult client at a community mental health agency you note that they are immaculately groomed, have coordinated the patterns and accents on their clothing,
 
  and sit with the soles of their feet in full contact with the floor at all times. Which mental status category does this observation fit within?
  a. Thought Process
  b. Mood and affect
  c. Cognition
  d. Appearance, attitude, and activity


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Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


rmenurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 31, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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