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Charlie

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When compared to the original National Comorbidity Survey (NCS), the results of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), published in 2003:
 
  a. found that while prevalence of comorbid DSM-IV diagnoses remained high, the efficacy of treatment had sharply risen
  b. demonstrated both a dramatic reduction in the prevalence of comorbid DSM-IV diagnoses and a significant increase in efficacy of treatment
  c. confirmed the high prevalence of, relatively low frequency of effective treatment for, and frequent comorbidity of DSM-IV diagnoses seen in the original NCS
  d. indicated an increase in the prevalence of comorbid DSM-IV diagnoses, but also an increase in the frequency of effective treatment

Question 2

The nurse is working as part of a team to help reduce the stigma attached to mental health treatment for the older adult population. Which of the following would be most appropriate to do to achieve this outcome?
 
  A) Provide education about mental health and mental disorders.
  B) Initiate screening programs for symptoms.
  C) Ensure older adults received integrated community care.
  D) Institute a wide range of social support services.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NRS-R) confirmed the high prevalence of, relatively low frequency of effective treatment for, and frequent comorbidity of DSM-IV-TR diagnoses seen in the original National Comorbidity Survey (NCS).

Answer to Question 2

A



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