The psychiatric nurse addresses axis I of the DSM as the focus of treatment but must also consider physical health problems that may affect treatment. Which axis contains the desired information?
a. II
b. III
c. IV
d. V
B
Axis III indicates any relevant general medical conditions. Axis II refers to personality disorders and mental retardation. Together they constitute the classification of abnormal behavior diagnosed in the individual. Axis IV reports psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Axis V is the global assessment of functioning.
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