When a nurse is assessing a client's mental status,which observation is pertinent to this exam?
A)assessment of pupil size,equality,roundness,and reaction to light
B)evaluation of both long-term and short-term memory,and memory recall
C)observation of behavior,posture,gestures,and facial expression as compared to expected behaviors of clients of same age,health status,educational level,and social position
D)observation of client's affect as appropriate for the situation

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Assessment of cerebral function includes the client's level of consciousness (responsiveness and orientation),mental status (e.g. ,mood,behavior,facial expressions),intellectual function (e.g. ,concentration and recall),emotional status (affect),pupillary reaction (size and equality),and oral and written communication.

When a Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Mental Status,which Observation