A score of 1 to 10 on the global assessment functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:
a. Mild difficulty in focusing
b. Mild difficulty in handling social situations
c. Hurting himself or others
d. Serious impairment in social and occupational functioning
C
The GAF scale ranges from 1 to 100 . A score of 1 to 10 indicates a persistent danger that a client may harm himself or others. Mild difficulty focusing is indicated by a score of 71 to 80, mild difficulty in social situations is revealed by a score of 61 to 70, and serious impairment in social and occupational functioning is evident with a score of 41 to 50
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