To Reduce the Diagnostic Difficulties Caused by Variability in Approaches

question 89

Multiple Choice

To reduce the diagnostic difficulties caused by variability in approaches to psychological disorders,what does the DSM-IV-TR emphasize?

• A)the treatment strategies that professionals should employ.
• B)the description of symptoms and courses of disorders.
• C)the etiological theories of various disorders.
• D)the ten most common categories of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Nasogastric

Relating to or involving the nose and the stomach, especially referring to a tube passed through the nose to the stomach for feeding or drainage.

Enteric Tube

A tube used to deliver food, fluids, and medications directly into the stomach or small intestine.

Nasointestinal Aspirate

A sample of fluid removed from the upper part of the small intestine through a tube inserted via the nose.

Gastric Aspirate

The process of removing the contents of the stomach through a tube for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.