Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.During a mental status exam, a client’s current functioning is assessed in six areas.
2.Language and speech of the client are not concepts assessed by the counselor during a mental status exam.
3.It is important to assess a client’s sleeping patterns and appetite to determine how they may be affected by psychological symptoms.
4.The DSM-5 has been revised to include a multi-axial system for assessing client functioning along a variety of areas.


1.TRUE
2.FALSE
3.TRUE
4.FALSE

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