A client tells the nurse, "I'm a real freak. I'm a psychiatric patient, in and out of hospitals all the
time. None of my friends or relatives is crazy like this.".
The reply that would help the client
understand the prevalence of mental illness is
a. "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages.".
b. "Mental illness affects 50% of the adult population in any given year.".
c. "Nearly 50% of all people aged 15 to 55 years have had a psychiatric disorder at
some time in their lives.".
d. "You are not to blame for having a psychiatric illness. The important thing is to
recognize your need for treatment.".
ANS: C
The question calls for an answer relating to the prevalence of mental illness. Only options B and C
address this, and option B is untrue.
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