Information obtained during a health history usually is sufficient to assess a patient's mental status.A more specific mental assessment is indicated in a patient with

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A more specific mental assessment is indicated in a patient with a known brain lesion or tumors,a stroke,or head trauma.A lack of formal schooling will have an effect on the patient's cognitive abilities but does not warrant a more specific mental assessment.An abnormal gait is related to the musculoskeletal system.Hypertension is related to the cardiovascular system.

Information Obtained During a Health History Usually Is Sufficient to Assess