After interviewing a client for admission, the nurse gives the client a score of 50 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF). The nurse selected this score based on the client's level of functioning:
1. Since being given a psychiatric diagnosis.
2. Within the past week.
3. Since beginning the psychotropic medication.
4. Within the past year.
2
Rationale: The GAF Scale rates the client's lowest level of functioning within the previous seven days. The GAF Scale does not include impairment due to physical or environmental limitations.
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