When reviewing the history of a newly admitted patient diagnosed with severe chronic depression,the nurse is most concerned about patient safety issues when noting:
A) The patient's Axis II includes a diagnosis of mental retardation
B) Documentation that the patient has been noncompliant regarding medications
C) The patient's current Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale rating is 9
D) Reference to a recent physical injury resulting from the patient's impulsive behavior
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