The nurse on the inpatient unit is reviewing the record of a client admitted the previous day, and notes the client has an Axis I diagnosis. What inferences can the nurse make about the client?

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An Axis I diagnosis refers to a clinical psychiatric disorder, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It does not provide information about the client's need for immediate medical attention, chronicity of the condition, or presence of a support system.

The Nurse on the Inpatient Unit Is Reviewing the Record