At What Point Should the Nurse Determine That a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental disorder?

• A) When thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of the DSM-5 criteria
• B) When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning
• C) When the client communicates significant distress
• D) When the client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection

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Definitions:

School Psychologist

A professional who works within educational settings to support the emotional, social, and academic development of students.

Suicidal Ideation

The thinking about, considering, or planning of suicide by an individual.

Bullied

Being subjected to aggressive, repeated, and unwanted actions or behaviors by another individual or group, intended to harm or intimidate.

Actively Disliked

The state of being disliked in an engaged or deliberate manner, often involving negative attitudes and behaviors towards someone or something.