For Which Reasons Is the DSM-5 Useful in the Practice

question 17

Multiple Choice

For which reasons is the DSM-5 useful in the practice of psychiatric nursing? Select all that apply.

• A)It informs the nurse of accurate and reliable psychiatric diagnoses.
• B)It represents progress toward a more holistic view of mind and body.
• C)It provides a framework for interdisciplinary communication.
• D)It provides a template for psychiatric nursing care plans.
• E)It provides a framework for communication with the client.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Medication Therapy

The clinical application of prescribed antidepressant drugs to treat and manage symptoms of depression and other mood disorders.

Physical Energy

The capacity to perform work or to engage in activities requiring bodily effort.

Concealed Suicidal Message

A hidden or indirect sign that a person may be thinking about suicide, not directly communicated through their words or actions.

Crying Spells

Episodes of uncontrollable crying that occur without a specific, identifiable cause, often associated with mood disorders such as depression or anxiety.