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colton

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A psychiatric nurse addresses Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR as the focus of care but also considers the presence of other long-term, nonmedical disorders that may affect treatment. To which axis should the nurse refer for this information?
 
  a. II
  b. III
  c. IV
  d. V

Question 2

A mentally ill person's current global assessment of functioning (GAF) score is 10. Select the nurse's highest priority related to this patient's care.
 
  a. Safety
  b. Hygiene
  c. Nutrition
  d. Socialization


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meltdown117

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Axis II refers to personality disorders and mental retardation. Together, Axis I and Axis II constitute the classification of abnormal behavior diagnosed in the individual. Axis III indicates any relevant general medical conditions. Axis IV reports psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Axis V is the GAF score.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This low GAF score indicates a consistent risk for self-harm exists; therefore the nurse's highest priority is safety.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

dawsa925

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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