The nurse reviews data collected during the assessment of a patient with a mental illness. For which reason should a nursing diagnosis instead of a DSM diagnosis be used as a guide to plan this patient's care?
1. The nursing diagnosis is more general.
2. The nursing diagnosis is more effective.
3. The nursing diagnosis is more accurate.
4. The nursing diagnosis is more specific.
4. The nursing diagnosis is more specific.
Explanation:
An advantage of the nursing diagnosis is that it is more detailed and specific to each individual than the DSM diagnosis. The nursing diagnosis is not more accurate, general, or effective than the DSM diagnosis.
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