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olgavictoria

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which client statement about the elderly requires further nursing teaching?
 
  A) There are more than four times as many widows as widowers.
  B) Nearly half of the individuals older than 65 years live in a supervised setting such as a nursing home.
  C) More than 5 million individuals older than 65 years are in the work force.
  D) Eighty-two percent of individuals 65 and older report at least one severe condition that interferes with activity level.

Question 2

The major classification system for diagnosing mental disorders is contained in the publication called the ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


frre432

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

B

Answer to Question 2

DSM-IV
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition


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