During the mental status exam of Oliver, a 4-year-old child, the PMHNP appreciates that he appears to be having transient visual and auditory hallucinations. The PMHNP knows that the best approach to this finding is to consider that:
A.This is most consistent with early-onset schizophrenia
B. An organic brain disorder should be ruled out
C.These are normal findings in very young children
D.Comprehensive psychiatric assessment is indicated
Answer: B. An organic brain disorder should be ruled out
Step-by-step explanation:
Organic Mental/Brain Disorder (OMD) or Organic brain syndrome (OBS) is often used to describe a decreased mental functioning that does not result from a psychiatric disorder.
Organic Mental Disorder may be Caused by ; - Infections - Brain Injury - Cardiovascular Disorders - Degenerative Disorders - Dementia - Alcohol and Drug.