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.
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.
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