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    Rn Hesi Mental Health Proctored Exam 1

    During the initial nursing interview, a client tells the nurse, "Sometimes my thoughts go so fast. Wonder if I can sell my fast car. Work is so boring. I wonder if I can get a transfer. Is it time to eat yet?" Which documentation should the nurse enter in the electronic medical record to describe the client's statements?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A) Thought-blocking is the sudden cessation of speech or thought, not the rapid progression from one idea to another. B) Tangential thinking involves moving from one topic to another without reaching a point or conclusion, as demonstrated in the client's statements. C) Word salad refers to a jumble of words or phrases that lack coherence or logical connection. D) Incoherent speech refers to speech that is difficult to understand due to disorganization or confusion, which is not clearly evident in the client's statements.

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