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Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Will Be Most Useful

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Which of the following diagnostic tests will be most useful to the nurse in determining whether a client admitted with acute shortness of breath has heart failure?


Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A broad term for conditions affecting mental health, characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Diagnostic Criteria

A set of guidelines used to determine the presence of a disease or disorder.

Dimensional Approach

An approach in psychology that considers mental disorders along a continuum rather than distinct categories, emphasizing the range of severity and symptoms.

Diagnostic Criteria

The specific conditions and symptoms that must be met for a medical professional to diagnose a patient with a particular disorder.

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