A nurse plans to engage in participant observation while conducting a mental status examination.This will require the nurse to:

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Participant observation is a clinical approach that allows the nurse to critically observe a patient while structuring the examination in a way that allows for the broad exploration of many areas to screen for potential problems and for the in-depth exploration of obvious symptoms or maladaptive coping responses.Discussing treatment options is not the purpose of this intervention.Verbalization and attentive listening are required but may not need to be increased.

A Nurse Plans to Engage in Participant Observation While Conducting