Given prevalence statistics of the five psychiatric disorders that comprise the top 10 causes of disability worldwide, the nurse chooses which of the following as a priority screening for clients?

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According to prevalence statistics, depression has the highest prevalence among the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Therefore, it would be a priority screening for clients. However, alcohol abuse and schizophrenia also have relatively high prevalence rates and may also be important screening targets depending on the population being served.

Given Prevalence Statistics of the Five Psychiatric Disorders That Comprise