During initial assessment of mental health status,the nurse asks a patient to interpret a familiar proverb and explain what it means.Which area/aspect of the patient's mental status is the nurse assessing?

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Judgment refers to a patient's ability to make appropriate decisions about his or her situation or to understand concepts and is often tested by asking the meaning of a proverb.D.Awareness and orientation are assessed by asking questions related to person,place,and time.A.Memory is tested by asking the patient to recall recent or remote events.C.Mood and affect are assessed by determining if the patient's expression,body language,and emotional condition match the patient's circumstances.

During Initial Assessment of Mental Health Status,the Nurse Asks a Patient