When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial?
a. Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported.
b. Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis.
c. Nursing diagnoses are included for each medical diagnosis.
d. No particular significance exists.
Ans: a. Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported.
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