Give a brief summary of the components of the mental status exam. Why is this critical to the care of the mental health patient? Rubric NU671 Unit 3 Assignment - Clinical Preparation Journal Rubric NU671 Unit 3 Assignment - Clinical Preparation Journal Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe psychiatric/mental health area investigated is identifiable in the submission. 5 pts Proficient The submission is clear on the psychiatric/mental health area investigated. 3 pts Approaching Proficiency The submission is unclear on the psychiatric/mental health area investigated. 0 pts Not Proficient The submission does not contain an identified psychiatric/mental health area investigated. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe reflection submitted is focused on the identified psychiatric/mental health area investigated. 10 pts Proficient An exemplary discussion of the identified psychiatric/mental health area is noted in the submission. 7 pts Approaching Proficiency A satisfactory discussion of the identified psychiatric/mental health area is noted in the submission. 3 pts Not Proficient The discussion of the identified psychiatric/mental health area is limited in detail. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe reflective discussion is supported by scholarly resources. 10 pts Proficient The reflective discussion is supported well by scholarly psychiatric/mental health literature. 5 pts Approaching Proficiency The reflective discussion is supported by basic resources in the psychiatric/mental health literature. 2 pts Not Proficient The reflective discussion is not supported by psychiatric/mental health resources. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe submission demonstrates the appropriate application of APA 7th edition guidelines for the construction of in-text and reference citations. 5 pts Proficient The submission is free from citation construction errors. 3 pts Approaching Proficiency The submission contains 1-3 citation construction errors. 1 pts Not Proficient The submission contains greater than 3 citation construction errors. 5 pts Total Points: 30 1 Mental Status Exam Heidi Combs, MD What it is it? • The Mental Status Exam (MSE) is the psychological equivalent of a physical exam that describes the mental state and behaviors of the person being seen. It includes both objective observations of the clinician and subjective descriptions given by the patient. Why do we do them? • The MSE provides information for diagnosis and assessment of disorder and response to treatment. • A Mental Status Exam provides a snap shot at a point in time • If another provider sees your patient it allows them to determine if the patients status has changed without previously seeing the patient • To properly assess the MSE information about the patients history is needed including education, cultural and social factors • It is important to as ...