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Differential Dx Diagnostic reasoning is the process of questioning
one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues
have been explored and if the conclusions that are
drawn are based on evidence. This is a critical step
for providers who are trying to uncover a cause, or
diagnosis, for their clients' signs and symptoms. The
provider's initial hypothesis is known as the
differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis, or
differential, is a working list of potential problems
that can be associated with the initial or chief
complaint. Establishing a differential diagnosis is a
critical step in providing safe, quality care. This
evolving process of clinical reasoning and decision
making involves examining the client's presentation,
clinical data, and when appropriate, screening and
diagnostic test results to distinguish one disease
from another and arrive at the correct diagnosis.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM-5-TR)provides guidance for
identifying psychiatric diagnosest
,History of Present Illness How long have you been feeling this way?
Did something happen in your life that may have
triggered these emotions?
How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental
health issues?
Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
Have you ever taken medications for your mental
health in the past?
Are you currently on any medications for mental
health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for Do you have a primary care provider?
General Medical Conditions Do you have any medical illnesses?
Are you currently taking any medications or herbal
supplements?
Do you have any allergies to medications?
Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
Have you ever had surgery?
,Family Psychiatric History Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for
a mental health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours ever been
diagnosed with a mental health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours had a history of
seizures or dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how
you grew up.
How was your experience in school when you
were younger? Did you enjoy school?
How do you support yourself with your finances?
Do you have a good support system? Are you
currently in a relationship? Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
What do you do in your free time? What activities
do you enjoy?
Which of the following should be A)Explain how the medication targets the
included when providing client symptoms, specific benefits, and expected time
education about medication course. (Correct answer)
regimens? Select all that apply. B)Identify potential side effects, duration of side
effects, and adverse effects. (Correct answer)
C)Explain the instructions, dosing, and special
requirements. (Correct answer)
D)Use teach-back methods to ensure client
understanding. (Correct answer)
, Apply the Ask Suicide-Screening B)Provide a brief suicide safety assessment.
Questions (ASQ) Suicide Risk
Screening Tool (Links to an external Rationale: While the client's responses do not
site.) to the scenario below. indicate a need for a stat full safety and mental
A 52-year-old client presents to the health evaluation, the client requires a brief suicide
emergency department following a safety assessment to determine whether a full
car accident. The emergency mental health evaluation in necessary. It is also
department (ED) physician is important to notify the client's physician or the
concerned that the client may have clinician responsible for the client's care.
intentionally crashed her car and
requests a stat PMHNP consult. In
speaking with the PMHNP, the client
describes persistent feelings of
sadness and hopelessness. She
states that she often wonders if her
husband would be happier if she
wasn't around anymore since she's
never happy and sometimes thinks
about what it would be like to just
take a handful of sleeping pills and
go to sleep forever. The client
reports a previous suicide attempt
when she was 16 but denies that she
is considering killing herself right
now.
Based on the client's ASQ score,
what is the most appropriate
response?
A) No action is necessary as the
client is not
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Terms in this set (187)
Differential Dx Diagnostic reasoning is the process of questioning
one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues
have been explored and if the conclusions that are
drawn are based on evidence. This is a critical step
for providers who are trying to uncover a cause, or
diagnosis, for their clients' signs and symptoms. The
provider's initial hypothesis is known as the
differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis, or
differential, is a working list of potential problems
that can be associated with the initial or chief
complaint. Establishing a differential diagnosis is a
critical step in providing safe, quality care. This
evolving process of clinical reasoning and decision
making involves examining the client's presentation,
clinical data, and when appropriate, screening and
diagnostic test results to distinguish one disease
from another and arrive at the correct diagnosis.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM-5-TR)provides guidance for
identifying psychiatric diagnosest
,History of Present Illness How long have you been feeling this way?
Did something happen in your life that may have
triggered these emotions?
How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental
health issues?
Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
Have you ever taken medications for your mental
health in the past?
Are you currently on any medications for mental
health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for Do you have a primary care provider?
General Medical Conditions Do you have any medical illnesses?
Are you currently taking any medications or herbal
supplements?
Do you have any allergies to medications?
Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
Have you ever had surgery?
,Family Psychiatric History Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for
a mental health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours ever been
diagnosed with a mental health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours had a history of
seizures or dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how
you grew up.
How was your experience in school when you
were younger? Did you enjoy school?
How do you support yourself with your finances?
Do you have a good support system? Are you
currently in a relationship? Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
What do you do in your free time? What activities
do you enjoy?
Which of the following should be A)Explain how the medication targets the
included when providing client symptoms, specific benefits, and expected time
education about medication course. (Correct answer)
regimens? Select all that apply. B)Identify potential side effects, duration of side
effects, and adverse effects. (Correct answer)
C)Explain the instructions, dosing, and special
requirements. (Correct answer)
D)Use teach-back methods to ensure client
understanding. (Correct answer)
, Apply the Ask Suicide-Screening B)Provide a brief suicide safety assessment.
Questions (ASQ) Suicide Risk
Screening Tool (Links to an external Rationale: While the client's responses do not
site.) to the scenario below. indicate a need for a stat full safety and mental
A 52-year-old client presents to the health evaluation, the client requires a brief suicide
emergency department following a safety assessment to determine whether a full
car accident. The emergency mental health evaluation in necessary. It is also
department (ED) physician is important to notify the client's physician or the
concerned that the client may have clinician responsible for the client's care.
intentionally crashed her car and
requests a stat PMHNP consult. In
speaking with the PMHNP, the client
describes persistent feelings of
sadness and hopelessness. She
states that she often wonders if her
husband would be happier if she
wasn't around anymore since she's
never happy and sometimes thinks
about what it would be like to just
take a handful of sleeping pills and
go to sleep forever. The client
reports a previous suicide attempt
when she was 16 but denies that she
is considering killing herself right
now.
Based on the client's ASQ score,
what is the most appropriate
response?
A) No action is necessary as the
client is not
