Severe and persistent mental illness is characterized as a: a. ...

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Severe and persistent mental illness is characterized as a:
 
  a. mental illness of longer than 2 weeks' duration
  b. major chronic mental illness marked by significant functional impairments
  c. mental illness accompanied by physical impairment and severe social problems
  d. major mental illness that cannot be treated to prevent deterioration of cognitive and social abilities

Question 2

A nurse prepares the plan of care for a 15-year-old adolescent with moderate intellectual developmental disorder. What are the highest outcomes that are realistic for this patient? Within 5 years, the patient will: select all that apply.
 
  a. Live unaided in an apartment.
  b. Complete high school or earn a general equivalency diploma (GED).
  c. Independently perform his or her own personal hygiene.
  d. Obtain employment in a local sheltered workshop.
  e. Correctly use public buses to travel in the community.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Severe and persistent mental illness has replaced the phrase chronic mental illness. Global impairments in function are evident, including social skills. Physical impairments may be present. Severe mental illness can be treated, but remissions and exacerbations are part of the course of the illness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Individuals with moderate intellectual developmental disorder progress academically to about a second grade level. These people can learn to travel in familiar areas and perform unskilled or semiskilled work. With supervision, they can function in the community, but independent living is not likely.

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