Asked by cuiqun liang on Jul 11, 2024

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A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance form. Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?

A) A psychiatric nursing textbook
B) NANDA International (NANDA-I)
C) A behavioral health reference manual
D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

Psychiatric Diagnosis

The process of determining which mental disorder explains an individual's symptoms, often involving symptom assessment against diagnostic criteria.

Insurance Form

A document completed by an individual seeking insurance coverage, providing personal and health-related information to the insurance company.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

  • Make use of relevant resources to identify mental health issues.
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Zybrea KnightJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The DSM-5 gives the criteria used to diagnose each mental disorder. The NANDA-I focuses on nursing diagnoses. A psychiatric nursing textbook or behavioral health reference manual may not contain diagnostic criteria.