The best tool for use in conducting a clinical assessment is the

A) DSM-5 or ICD-10.
B) SASSI-3.
C) clinical interview.
D) mental status exam.

Clinical Assessment

The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in an individual presenting with a possible psychological disorder.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization, used for coding diseases, signs, symptoms, and procedures.