Citation

Hamer BA. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 1998; 36(5): 27-31.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/0279-3695-19980501-12

PMID

9604839

Abstract

When assessing a client, avoid abstract questions, instead ask concrete, open-ended questions. All clients should be assessed for risk of suicide, elopement, or a danger to self or others. Be aware of underlying causes or confounding variables that may affect a client's mental status.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Behavioral Symptoms; Communication Barriers; Humans; Intellectual Disability; Interview, Psychological; Male; Mental Status Schedule; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Nursing Assessment