How would you explain a DSM diagnosis to a client?

a. let the client read it from the DSM
b. don't explain it, the client wouldn't understand
c. tell the client in which category the disorder is described
d. explain the client's behavior and how it meets criteria


Answer: d. explain the client's behavior and how it meets criteria

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