Wesley has gone in for a psychiatric assessment.He tells the clinician that he has been feeling apprehensive and edgy for the last month,but so far his anxiety hasn't seemed to have had a major impact on either his job or his home life.The clinician should use

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Axis V of the DSM-IV is used to record the patient's current level of global functioning. This is appropriate in Wesley's case as he is undergoing a psychiatric assessment, and his level of functioning can provide important information about his overall mental health. While Axis III and Axis IV may also be important in some cases, they are not necessary for recording the patient's current level of global functioning. Option C is incorrect as Axis I and Axis II are used to diagnose specific mental health disorders, rather than assess global functioning. Option D is incorrect as Wesley's symptoms suggest a potential anxiety disorder that may require treatment, despite not meeting the criteria for significant impairment in daily functioning.

Wesley Has Gone in for a Psychiatric Assessment