Question

Which of the following best describes the typical use/ administration of the Mental Status Exam (MSE) in clinical (non-inpatient) settings?
a. At the beginning of each session, to monitor the client's progress toward treatment goals
b. When the clinician suspects that the client may have some level of intellectual disability
c. To determine whether or not the client meets the DSM-5 criteria for a specific disorder
d. During the first and last session, as a means of evaluating the client's overall progress

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answeer is to determine whether or not the client meets the DSM-5 criteria for a specific disorder.

Explanation:

Just for additional information, DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and contains descriptions, symptoms and other criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.

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