Which Statement Should a Nurse Identify as the Most Accurate

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement should a nurse identify as the most accurate description of the DSM-IV-TR's definition of a mental disorder?

• A)A mental disorder is said to exist when an individual's behavior deviates from the group norm.
• B)A mental disorder results when an individual is unable to cope with the stressors of everyday life.
• C)A mental disorder exists when subjective distress causes the individual to fail at many tasks.
• D)A mental disorder is a clinically significant behavioral or psychological pattern that is associated with present distress or disability.

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Definitions:

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