A male client with a history of schizophrenia was admitted to the mental health facility after he was found on the street confused and uncooperative when approached by the police.One of the first assessments that should be performed on this client upon admission is a:

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Physical problems frequently are overlooked when someone has a diagnosed mental health disorder.These physical problems often can be the cause of symptoms and may be easily treated.For example,low blood sugar,rather than schizophrenia,could be a cause of the symptoms described in this scenario.For this reason,physical examinations are always performed on admission to a mental health facility,followed by the other options listed.

A Male Client with a History of Schizophrenia Was Admitted