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evelyn o bentley

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___________________ ________ disorder is manifested by schizophrenic behaviors, with a strong element of symptomatology associated with the mood disorders (depression or mania).
 
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At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness?
 
  1. When thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of the DSM-5 criteria.
  2. When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning.
  3. When a client communicates significant distress.
  4. When a client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection.



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Answer to Question 1

Schizoaffective
Rationale: Schizoaffective disorder is manifested by schizophrenic behaviors, with a strong element of symptomatology associated with the mood disorders (depression or mania). The decisive factor in the diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is the presence of hallucinations and/or delusions that occur for at least 2 weeks in the absence of a major mood episode.

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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the client is at risk for mental illness when responses to stress are maladaptive and interfere with daily functioning. The DSM-5 indicates that in order to be diagnosed with a mental illness, daily functioning must be significantly impaired. The client's ability to communicate distress would be considered a positive attribute.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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