A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital for assessment and evaluation.Which assessment finding best indicates that the patient has a mental illness? The patient:
A) describes coping and relaxation strategies used when feeling anxious.
B) describes mood as consistently sad,discouraged,and hopeless.
C) can perform tasks attempted within the limits of own abilities.
D) reports occasional problems with insomnia.
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