DSM-5 Departed from the Tradition Set by Previous Versions of the Diagnostic

question 39

Multiple Choice

DSM-5 departed from the tradition set by previous versions of the diagnostic manual because it

• A) expanded the criteria for a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.
• B) used Arabic numbers not Roman numerals to designate its version number.
• C) employed committees of psychiatric social workers to contribute to its development.
• D) added to the manual a new disorder called binge-consumption disorder.

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Definitions:

Pediatric Unit

A specialized hospital department focused on the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Evaluation

A planned, ongoing, purposeful activity in which client and health care professionals determine the client’s progress toward goal achievement and the effectiveness of the nursing care plan.

Assessment

A systematic evaluation or analysis of a condition, situation, or education achievement to make informed decisions.

Emergency Assessment

The initial evaluation and management of a patient in a critical condition, aiming to stabilize their vital functions.