The home health nurse is caring for a number of clients with chronic illnesses. Given World Health Organization (WHO) research, the nurse realizes that the client with which of the following is at greatest risk for mental disability?
1. Bipolar disorder
2. Panic disorder
3. Psychotic disorders
4. Anxiety disorders
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Rationale: Bipolar disorder ranks as number six on the list of top 10 causes of mental disability worldwide. The terms anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders reflect general categories of mental disorders and could constitute a number of more specific disorders not on the list. While panic disorder is classified as an anxiety disorder, it is not on the WHO list of the top 10 causes of mental disability worldwide.
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