A nurse explaining the multiaxial DSM-IV-TR to a psychiatric technician can accurately say that it
a. focuses on plans for treatment.
b. includes nursing and medical diagnoses.
c. includes assessments of several aspects of functioning.
d. uses the framework of a specific biopsychosocial theory.
ANS: C
The use of five axes requires assessment beyond diagnosis of a mental disorder and includes
relevant medical conditions, psychosocial and environmental problems, and global assessment of
functioning. Option A: The DSM-IV-TR does not include a treatment plan. Option B: Nursing
diagnoses are not included. Option D: The DSM-IV-TR does not use a specific biopsychosocial
theory.
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