Select the Best Response for the Nurse to a Question

question 8

Multiple Choice

Select the best response for the nurse to a question from another health professional regarding the difference between a diagnosis in DSM-V and a nursing diagnosis.

• A) "There is no functional difference between the two. Both identify human disorders."
• B) "The DSM-V diagnosis disregards culture, whereas the nursing diagnosis takes culture into account."
• C) "The DSM-V diagnosis describes causes of disorders whereas a nursing diagnosis does not explore etiology."
• D) "The DSM-V diagnosis guides medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis offers a framework for identifying interventions for issues a patient is experiencing."

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Definitions:

Conventional Morality

The stage in moral development where individuals make decisions based on societal rules and laws.

Postconventional Stage

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, in which individuals base their moral judgments on principles that transcend societal rules.

Legal Costs

Refers to the expenses associated with legal services, including lawyer fees, court fees, and any other expenditures incurred during the legal process.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions, behavior, and long-term memory.