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