A Client Has Been Extremely Nervous Ever Since a Person

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client has been extremely nervous ever since a person died as a result of the client's drunk driving. When assessing for the diagnosis of adjustment disorder, within what timeframe should the nurse expect the client to exhibit these symptoms?

• A)To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 1 year of the accident.
• B)To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 3 months of the accident.
• C)To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 6 months of the accident.
• D)To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 9 months of the accident.

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