ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
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The geriatric psychiatry nurse understands that the DSM-5-TR describes all mental disorders with specific criteria. Which are the purposes of the DSM-5-TR? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, and C. The DSM-5-TR serves the purpose of providing standards of care for all clients (
A), presenting defining characteristics or symptoms for specific diagnoses (
B), and offering a standardized nomenclature and language for mental health professionals (
C). These purposes help practitioners in diagnosing and treating mental disorders effectively.
Choice D is incorrect because the DSM-5-TR does not provide standards for institutions.
Choice E is incorrect as the DSM-5-TR focuses on describing mental disorders rather than identifying underlying causes.
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