After interviewing a client for admission, the nurse gives the client a score of 50 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF). The nurse selected this score based on the client's level of functioning:

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The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF) is based on the client's level of functioning within the past week, not the past year, since beginning psychotropic medication, or since being given a psychiatric diagnosis. Therefore, the nurse would select a score based on the client's current level of functioning. A score of 50 indicates serious symptoms or serious impairment in social, occupational, or school functioning, which may require hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment.

After Interviewing a Client for Admission, the Nurse Gives the Client