At What Point Should the Nurse Determine That a Client

question 30

Multiple Choice

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

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

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