3. Age the client’s mental functioning. The following are the compo-nents that are considered critical in the assessment of a client’s mental status. Examples of interview questions and criteria for assessment are included.● 1. Name 2. GenderThe mental status examination is a description of all the areas of 4. Race/culture 5. Occupational/fitus is essential to the development of an appropriate plan of care.^ 6. Educational level 7. Si g n i fi8. Living arrangementsGathering the correct information about the client’s mental sta- a. Are you married? a. How do you make your living? b. When were you born? IDENTIFYING DATA a. What was the highest grade level you completed in a. Do you live alone? a. What country did you (your ancestors) come from? b. With whom do you share your home? b. How do you obtain money for your needs? b. Do you have a signifi a. How old are you?person? school? cant other nancial status cant relationship with another
- Relig ious preference a. Do you have a religious preference?
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