When Formulating Developmental Diagnoses for Pediatric Patients, the Primary Care

question 11

Multiple Choice

When formulating developmental diagnoses for pediatric patients, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner may use which resource?

• A) DC: 0­3R
• B) ICD­10­CM
• C) ICSD­3
• D) NANDA International

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Definitions:

Pathologist

A medical doctor who diagnoses diseases by examining body tissues, blood, and other bodily fluids, often working in laboratories.

Surgeon

A physician who uses hands and medical instruments to diagnose and correct deformities and treat external and internal injuries or disease.

Urologist

A medical doctor specializing in diseases and conditions affecting the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.

Gynecologist

A specialist who performs routine physical care and examinations of the female reproductive system.