The PMHNP administers the Hoarding Rating Scale to a 58-year-old woman, and her score is 15. What does this score indicate?

Choice A reason: Minimal hoarding is indicated by very low scores on the Hoarding Rating Scale, typically below 10, reflecting minor or no significant hoarding behaviors. Choice B reason: Moderate hoarding usually reflects scores slightly above minimal levels, indicating some functional impairment but not meeting criteria for clinical diagnosis. Choice C reason: A score of 15 indicates probable hoarding, suggesting clinically significant behaviors that may interfere with daily functioning and warrant further assessment. Choice D reason: Severe hoarding reflects higher scores, typically above 20, associated with significant impairment and safety concerns, which is not the case here.