Author Question: Although the first three axes of the DSM-IV-TR appear to contain all the diagnostic information ... (Read 58 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Although the first three axes of the DSM-IV-TR appear to contain all the diagnostic information about a client, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning and:

A) Life stressors.
B) Cultural background.
C) Marital status.
D) Genetic history.

Question 2

A nurse would implement social skills training for a patient with which problem?

a. Anxiety
b. Binge eating
c. Poor impulse control
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

kmb352 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
Social skills training is most often used with patients who lack social skills, assertiveness (assertiveness training), or impulse control (anger management) and those with antisocial behavior.