Diagnostic Evaluation

1. Do not mix the two scenarios.

2. When you respond to one, label it as either Part 2 or Part 3. Then, respond to the other and properly label it.

3. In each scenario, do not assume the other scenario is true.

Read both of these scenarios and submit your responses as part of your assignment:

· Describe how the new information alters the picture presented in the original case study. Be sure to address how the diathesis-stress model may apply.

· Describe your new diagnostic hypotheses, and justify your conclusions.

· Report on any further diagnostic evaluation you believe is warranted.

Use the Case Study Response Guide to format your response for each scenario in this assignment.

Unit 9 assignment [u09a1] Unit 9 Assignment 1

Case Study of Kimberly, Parts 2 and 3

Review the two new scenarios in the Case Study of Kimberly, Parts 2 and 3:

1. Do not mix the two scenarios.

2. When you respond to one, label it as either Part 2 or Part 3. Then, respond to the other and properly label it.

3. In each scenario, do not assume the other scenario is true.

Read both of these scenarios and submit your responses as part of your assignment:

· Describe how the new information alters the picture presented in the original case study. Be sure to address how the diathesis-stress model may apply.

· Describe your new diagnostic hypotheses, and justify your conclusions.

· Report on any further diagnostic evaluation you believe is warranted.

Use the Case Study Response Guide to format your response for each scenario in this assignment.

Note: Do not merge the two scenarios or they will be impossible to decipher. They are two discrete scenarios.

Note: Your instructor may also use the APA Writing Feedback Rubric to provide additional feedback on your academic writing. The writing feedback rubric does not affect your assignment grade, but its feedback may factor into the grading criteria, if professional communication and writing is a course competency. Evaluate your own work using this rubric.

Reading Material: Please follow the directions and DO NOT MIX THE TWO PARTS WITHIN YOUR ANSWER

Case Study of Kimberly, Parts Two and Three

Instructions: Respond to the questions in the Unit 9 assignment for EACH separate scenario. DO NOT mix the two scenarios. When you respond to one, assume the other is not true.
Part 2

You ponder the case of Kimberly, and conclude that you have more questions than answers. You interview Kimberly and her mother again. In the course of this second interview, you learn the following:

Diana asks to speak to you privately. She reports that a local pharmacist called her recently to inform her that last week Kimberly attempted to purchase a large supply of cold tablets.

Diana looked through the trunk of Kimberly’s car and found a good-sized canister of anhydrous ammonia. She has also found a cache of batteries.

Diana has learned from neighbors in the community that Kimberly has been seen around town with large sums of cash. She notes that she has been very careful to not disrupt Kimberly’s fragile self-esteem by depriving her of her allowance, which has always been generous. But the amounts reported were thousands of dollars. Despite the best efforts of Diana and her husband, Kimberly has never learned money management. It is very unlike her to have accumulated this much cash.

Diana tells you that she thinks Kimberly is planning suicide, whether by overdose of over-the-counter medication, chemicals, or electrocution. She believes that Kimberly is spending all her money as a final fling before killing herself. Diana has been reading up on eating disorders and has learned that there is an increased risk of suicide in this group. Diana wants Kimberly hospitalized immediately.

You interview Kimberly alone. She is again unresponsive to questions, but her physical appearance is somewhat different. She is very much on edge, seems to have difficulty concentrating, and is quite nervous and twitchy.
Part 3

You ponder the case of Kimberly, and conclude that you have more questions than answers. You again interview Kimberly and her mother. In the course of this second interview, you learn the following:

Prior to the interview, Diana has delivered to you some of the vials and flasks under Kimberly’s bed, and requests that you have them tested. You do so, and learn that they are old home canning supplies, with residues of tomatoes, corn relish, and pickled turnips.

You interview Diana alone. In questioning her about the episodes of violent behavior in Kimberly, Diana seems to be telling a different story. Kimberly seems more to have “chipped,” not broken, the furniture. Diana collects antiques, and uses them as furniture. She has asked Kimberly to be very careful when sitting on them, but she is not. Diana notes that she tries very hard to create a warm home, and even though these pieces are valuable, she wants them to be used by the family.