A nurse is assessing a patient who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

A biopsy is not typically prescribed for plantar warts unless there is suspicion of a more serious condition, such as cancer.

Choice B rationale

Soaking feet in an antiseptic solution daily is not a standard treatment for plantar warts. Standard treatments include salicylic acid, cryotherapy (freezing), and other methods.

Choice C rationale

Plantar warts are not directly related to excessive foot perspiration. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) entering a cut or break in the skin.

Choice D rationale

Plantar warts may cause discomfort during walking due to their location on the soles of the feet.

Choice A rationale

The Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS) is a tool used to assess negative symptoms in schizophrenia and is not typically used in the assessment of cognitive disorders.

Choice B rationale

The Mental Status Examination (MSE) is a key part of the clinical assessment process in psychiatric practice. It is a structured way of observing and describing a patient’s current state of mind, under the domains of appearance, attitude, behavior, mood and affect, speech, thought process, thought content, perception, cognition, insight, and judgement.

Choice C rationale

The Abnormal Involuntary Movements Scale (AIMS) is a rating scale that measures involuntary movements known as tardive dyskinesia (a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs). It is not typically used in the assessment of cognitive disorders.

Choice D rationale

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a commonly used test for complaints of memory problems or when a diagnosis of dementia is being considered. However, in this case, the MSE would be a more comprehensive tool.