Q1: When assessing the mental status of a 67-year-old client, the nurse detects some difficulty with their ability to follow directions. What should the nurse do first?

Q2: When preparing to obtain information about a client's mental and psychosocial status, what would the nurse do first?

Q3: When analyzing the nursing history recently taken on a client, which factor would most strongly alert the nurse to a significantly increased risk for chronic arterial insufficiency?

Q4: A nurse asks their client, "What do you do if you have pain?" What aspect of cognitive function is the nurse assessing?

Q5: A client opens their eyes, answers questions, and then falls back asleep. What would be the best description of this client's level of consciousness?