Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the client with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)?
A) Six percent of people are diagnosed with SPMI.
B) People with SPMI live 10 to 15 years longer than the general population.
C) Physical health is better than in the general public.
D) Ten percent of people with SPMI have comorbid medical disorders.
Ans: A
It is estimated that 6% of adults (1 in 17) are diagnosed with SPMI. People with SPMI have a shorter life span of 10 to 15 years than the general public. Clients with SPMI have worse health status than the general public. About 50% of clients with SPMI have comorbid medical conditions.
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