In a mental status exam, when a clinician takes note of how coherently and quickly a client speaks, the clinician is primarily assessing the client's
A)mood and affect.
B)appearance and behavior.
C)thought processes.
D)orientation to place, time, and person.

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When a clinician assesses how coherently and quickly a client speaks, they are primarily evaluating the client's thought processes. This can include assessing if there are any signs of disorganization, tangentiality, or flight of ideas in the client's speech.

In a Mental Status Exam, When a Clinician Takes Note