Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
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A psychiatric nurse is assigned to conduct an admission nursing history on a new client. The admission should include which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A complete nursing history for a psychiatric client should use a biopsychosocial approach, evaluating physical, psychological, and social factors, including family systems and support networks. This comprehensive assessment (C) is more thorough than focusing only on emotional state (B), mental status (D), or the nurseÔÇÖs opinion (A), which is subjective and incomplete.