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Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When the nurse providing psychoeducation about mental disorders is asked What is the most
prevalent mental disorder in the United States? the response should be

a. Why do you ask?
b. schizophrenia.
c. affective disorders.
d. substance abuse.

Question 2

For the psychiatric nurse whose client care focus is holistic, awareness of which DSM-IV-TR axes is
most important?

a. I and II
b. III and IV
c. V
d. I through V

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The prevalence for schizophrenia is 1.1 per year. The prevalence of all affective disorders
(depression, dysthymia, bipolar) is 9.5, and the prevalence of substance abuse is 11.3. Option A
does not provide an answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A holistic focus requires the nurse to be aware of the entire client, thus allowing more
comprehensive and appropriate interventions.