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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Learning Objectives
- Make use of relevant resources to identify mental health issues.
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