Asked by Ricky Ressa on Sep 30, 2024
A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Which resource would have the most complete information?
A) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
B) DSM-V
C) The ANA's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
D) ICD-10
Diagnostic Criteria
The specific guidelines used by healthcare professionals to determine the presence of a disease or condition.
Anxiety Disorders
A group of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear or anxiety, affecting daily living.
DSM-V
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.
- Acquire knowledge of the classification and diagnosis guidelines for mental disorders in line with the DSM-V.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the classification and diagnosis guidelines for mental disorders in line with the DSM-V.