Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Practice
A nurse is providing care to a patient with a mental disorder classified by the DSM- IV-TR. The nurse understands that although the first three axes appear to contain all the diagnostic information about a patient, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning and:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Step 1: Consideration of life stressors is crucial in understanding the impact on the patient's mental health.
Step 2: Life stressors can significantly affect the course and severity of mental disorders.
Step 3: Evaluating life stressors provides insight into triggers and exacerbating factors.
Step 4: Cultural background, marital status, and genetic history are important but may not directly influence current functioning as much as life stressors.
Summary: A is correct as it directly impacts current functioning, while B, C, and D are important but may not provide as much insight into the patient's current state.
Step 2: Life stressors can significantly affect the course and severity of mental disorders.
Step 3: Evaluating life stressors provides insight into triggers and exacerbating factors.
Step 4: Cultural background, marital status, and genetic history are important but may not directly influence current functioning as much as life stressors.
Summary: A is correct as it directly impacts current functioning, while B, C, and D are important but may not provide as much insight into the patient's current state.