Conducting a comprehensive patient mental and neurological assessment

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Compare and contrast findings in the neurological assessment citing possible patient responses to the examination which lead the examiner to believe they are abnormal. Cite the pathological disease processes which may be suspected.

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Discuss the impact of developmental levels in the mental status assessment between the preschool, school age, and adult patient and the change in approach the nurse would use during the assessment.