Reference no: EM133439969

Question: The clinical nurse specialist is conducting an initial assessment of a client recently admitted to the acute care setting. When asked about her frequent habit of looking over her shoulder, the client became very anxious and evasive. The nurse says, "I can see that this interview is making you uncomfortable. Would you prefer to continue our discussion at a later time?" (Learning Objectives: 2 and 4)

a. Discuss why the statement made by the nurse was appropriate at this time.

b. Consider key physiologic conditions that should also be assessed, and indicate why these issues may have an impact on the client's mental health function.