Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Patients A, B, C, and D all have similar symptoms and situational stressors. The major difference is that patient A’s Axis V rating scale is 77, patient B’s is 92, patient C’s is 15, and patient D’s rating scale is 32.

Which of the patients would be given a more severe diagnosis?
A.
Patient A
B.
Patient B
C.
Patient C
D.
Patient D

C) Patient C

Explanation:

The rating scale for Patient C is under 20 which means they could be a danger to oneself hence a more severe diagnosis.

C) Patient C

Explanation:

The rating scale for Patient C is under 20 which means they could be a danger to oneself and others. Therefor a more severe diagnosis is required

answer: no, they are not.*

although rubber bands that contain excessive amounts of dye, toxins, or additives are sometimes toxic, most rubber bands do not cause any health issues. since they are typically made of latex, (a natural substance that is extracted from trees) they are not dangerous in any way if you chew them or accidentally ingest a piece of rubber band. however, chewing rubber bands does pose a choking hazard and is not a good habit to have.

*depending on the type of rubber band. the typical rubber bands that you see at stores are not toxic, but other types of rubber or latex that contains certain chemicals may be unhealthy and hazardous.