Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The geriatric psychiatry nurse understands that the DSM-5-TR describes all mental disorders with specific criteria. Which are the purposes of the DSM-5-TR? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
The correct answers are A, B, and C. The DSM-5-TR serves the purpose of providing standards of care for all clients (A), presenting defining characteristics or symptoms for specific diagnoses (B), and offering a standardized nomenclature and language for mental health professionals (C). These purposes help practitioners in diagnosing and treating mental disorders effectively. Choice D is incorrect because the DSM-5-TR does not provide standards for institutions. Choice E is incorrect as the DSM-5-TR focuses on describing mental disorders rather than identifying underlying causes.