The Current Edition of the DSM Has Received Numerous Criticisms

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Multiple Choice

The current edition of the DSM has received numerous criticisms.Which of the following is inconsistent with these criticisms?

• A) DSM has not expanded rapidly enough, and as a result the current edition includes approximately the same number of disorders as the original edition.
• B) The cutoffs that separate those who qualify for the disorders from those who do not qualify are often arbitrary rather than empirically based.
• C) Nonempirical influences, such as political and social forces, may have too much influence on the decisions made by DSM authors.
• D) all of the above

Understand the application of nursing informatics in improving patient care.

Define the concepts of accountability, autonomy, licensure, and certification in nursing actions.

Comprehend the historical theories of nursing care and their application in modern nursing practices.

Identify examples of acute and chronic illnesses.

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Definitions:

Liability Account

A liability account records debts or obligations a company owes to others, appearing on the balance sheet.

Owner's Equity Account

An account on a company's balance sheet representing the owner's total interest in the business, after subtracting liabilities from assets.

Transaction

An agreement or communication carried out between two or more parties that results in the exchange of goods, services, or money.

Credits

Credits refer to a bookkeeping entry that increases a liability or equity account, or reduces an asset or expense account, reflecting the opposite side of a debit.