A Patient in the Emergency Department Says,"The Voices Say Someone

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department says,"The voices say someone is stalking me.They want to kill me because I developed a cure for cancer.I have a knife and will stab anyone who is a threat." Which aspect(s) of mental health should be of greatest immediate concern to the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) Happiness
• B) Appraisal of reality
• C) Control over behavior
• D) Effectiveness in work
• E) Healthy self-concept

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders serves as the definitive guide for healthcare professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

Classifying

The process of organizing objects or ideas into categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Psychologically Disordered Behaviors

Actions or patterns of behavior that deviate significantly from societal norms and expectations, often causing distress or functional impairment.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.