Question

A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Which of the following information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (select all that apply)

A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment for mental health disorders.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who hav mental health disorders.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.

Answer 1

The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders, assists nurses in planning care for clients, and indicates expected assessment findings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate information to include in the discussion about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) are:

1. A. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
2. D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients who have mental health disorders.
3. E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.

The DSM-5 is a widely-used resource for clinicians to diagnose mental health disorders. It provides criteria for diagnosing specific disorders, helps in planning care for clients, and indicates expected assessment findings. However, it does not provide client education handouts or recommend pharmacological treatment.