Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
During the initial nursing interview, a client tells the nurse, 'Sometimes my thoughts go so fast. Wonder if I can sell my fast car. Work is so boring. I wonder if I can get a transfer. Is it time to eat yet?' Which documentation should the nurse enter in the electronic medical record to describe the client's statements?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Tangential thinking involves moving between unrelated topics without conclusion, as seen in the client's statements. Thought-blocking, word salad, and incoherent speech do not apply.