Some of the New Diagnoses in the DSM-5 Concern Many

question 38

Multiple Choice

Some of the new diagnoses in the DSM-5 concern many physicians and mental health workers because

• A) they disagree with the medical model.
• B) the cost of revising the names of disorders is excessive.
• C) they fear it will extend the pathologizing of everyday life.
• D) people who have become accustomed to certain categories will be reluctant to learn new ones.

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Definitions:

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, left in place for continuous urine drainage.

Type 2 Diabetic

An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), often resulting from insulin resistance.

Packed Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells that have been concentrated and separated from whole blood for the purpose of transfusion, aimed at treating blood loss or anemia.

Platelet Count

A measurement of the number of platelets in a blood sample, important for diagnosing and monitoring bleeding disorders and other conditions.