Question
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting a presentation for a community group about mental health disorders. The nurse determines that the educational presentation was successful when several members of the group identify which as reflecting a mental health disorder? Select all that apply.
"Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." "The individuals altered mood leads to impaired functioning." "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits." "The world is seen realistically by the individual." "The individual experiences some type of distress."
"Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." "The individuals altered mood leads to impaired functioning." "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits." "The world is seen realistically by the individual." "The individual experiences some type of distress."
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In a mental health context, the following statements reflect aspects of mental health disorders:
1. **"The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."** - This indicates that the individual's mood is significantly affecting their ability to function in daily life, which is a common characteristic of mental health disorders.
2. **"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."** - Behaviors that deviate significantly from societal norms or what is considered typical can be indicative of a mental health disorder.
3. **"The individual experiences some type of distress."** - Experiencing distress is a central component of many mental health disorders, as individuals may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.
The other statements do not indicate a mental health disorder:
- **"Stress is dealt with daily by the individual."** - This statement suggests coping rather than a disorder.
- **"The world is seen realistically by the individual."** - A realistic perception of the world suggests mental health rather than disorder.
Thus, the correct selections indicating reflections of a mental health disorder are:
- "The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."
- "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."
- "The individual experiences some type of distress."
1. **"The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."** - This indicates that the individual's mood is significantly affecting their ability to function in daily life, which is a common characteristic of mental health disorders.
2. **"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."** - Behaviors that deviate significantly from societal norms or what is considered typical can be indicative of a mental health disorder.
3. **"The individual experiences some type of distress."** - Experiencing distress is a central component of many mental health disorders, as individuals may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.
The other statements do not indicate a mental health disorder:
- **"Stress is dealt with daily by the individual."** - This statement suggests coping rather than a disorder.
- **"The world is seen realistically by the individual."** - A realistic perception of the world suggests mental health rather than disorder.
Thus, the correct selections indicating reflections of a mental health disorder are:
- "The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."
- "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."
- "The individual experiences some type of distress."