When formulating developmental diagnoses for pediatric patients, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner may use which resource?

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The DC: 0­3R (Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, Revised Edition) is a resource specifically designed for diagnosing developmental disorders in children from birth to age three. It takes into account the unique developmental stages and challenges during this period and is frequently used by pediatric healthcare providers in assessing and diagnosing developmental disorders. The other options (ICD­10­CM, ICSD­3, NANDA International) are resources for diagnosing medical and sleep disorders and nursing diagnoses, respectively, but are not specific to developmental disorders in young children.

When Formulating Developmental Diagnoses for Pediatric Patients, the Primary Care