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Kthamas · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The DSM-IV-TR is extremely useful in studying and treating mental illness because it:

a. allows for multiple interpretations of many classifications of disorders
b. can be effectively used to make diagnoses by anyone working with those who are mentally ill
c. lists only a few classifications of disorders, so not much must be learned
d. provides a list of symptoms and standardized diagnostic criteria for each diagnosis

Question 2

In planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa, which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority?

a. Altered Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
b. Body Image Disturbance
c. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
d. Self-Esteem Disturbance

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The DSM-IV-TR is extremely useful in studying and treating mental illness because it can be effectively used to make diagnoses by anyone working with those who are mentally ill. This is true because the DSM-IV-TR is a standardized tool available to all psychiatric health care providers.

Answer to Question 2

C
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is the highest priority when planning care for someone with anorexia nervosa. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances can lead to cardiac rhythm abnormalities and risk of death. The first priority in treating a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is adequate nutrition to stop starvation.