NURSING MISC - Exam 2 Study Guide Mental Health Nursing.

NURSING MISC - Exam 2 Study Guide Mental Health Nursing/NURSING MISC - Exam 2 Study Guide Mental Health Nursing. Chapter 8 – Assessment 1. What are some factors that may influence patient assessment? - the client who is extremely depressed may not have the energy to answer questions or complete the assessment. Clients exhibiting psychotic thought processes or impaired cognition may have an insufficient attention span or may be unable to comprehend the questions being asked. -If the client is reluctant to seek treatment or has had previous unsatisfactory experiences with the health care system, he or she may have difficulty answering questions directly. The client may minimize or maximize symptoms or problems or may refuse to provide information in some areas.