单选题 The nurse must assess judgment to determine a client's mental status. Which test best accomplishes this?
A. Interpreting proverbs.
B. Spelling words backward.
C. Counting by serial sevens.
D. Discussing hypothetical ethical situations.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】Hypothetical ethical situations--such as "What would you do if you found a wallet containing credit cards and identification?"--are used to test judgment. Proverb interpretation tests thinking. Spelling words backward and counting by serial sevens test concentration.