A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for ...

[WhattoUnderstand]

A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Which resource would have the most complete information?
 
  a. The ICD-10
  b. Nursing Outcomes Classification
  c. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  d. The ANA Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice

Question 2

Which of the following nursing statements exemplify the cognitive process that must be completed by a nurse prior to caring for clients diagnosed with a substance-related disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. I am easily manipulated and need to work on this prior to caring for these clients.
  2. Because of my father's alcoholism, I need to examine my attitude toward these clients.
  3. I need to review the side effects of the medications used in the withdrawal process.
  4. I'll need to set boundaries to maintain a therapeutic relationship.
  5. I need to take charge when dealing with clients diagnosed with substance disorders.

[frre432]

Answer to Question 1

C
The DSM-IV-TR details the diagnostic criteria for psychiatric clinical conditions. The other references are good resources but do not define the diagnostic criteria.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Rationale: The nurse should complete a cognitive process prior to caring for clients diagnosed with substance-abuse disorders. It is important for nurses to identify potential areas of need within their own cognitions that may affect their relationships with clients diagnosed with this problem.

[WhattoUnderstand]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

Excellent