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lilldybug07

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A participant at a community education conference asks, What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States? Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. Why do you ask?
  b. Schizophrenia
  c. Affective disorders
  d. Anxiety disorders

Question 2

In the majority culture of the United States, which individual is at greatest risk to be incorrectly labeled mentally ill?
 
  a. Person who is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals
  b. Wealthy person who gives 20 bills to needy individuals in the community
  c. Person with an optimistic viewpoint about life and getting his or her own needs met
  d. Person who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice


meryzewe

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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 (e.g., depression, dysthymia, bipolar) is 9.5. The prevalence of anxiety disorders is 13.3.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hearing voices is generally associated with mental illness; however, in charismatic religious groups, hearing the voice of God or a prophet is a desirable event. In this situation, cultural norms vary, making it more difficult to make an accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. The individuals described in the other options are less likely to be labeled as mentally ill.


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