During an Assessment,the Nurse Suspects That a Client Utilizes Maladaptive

question 16

Multiple Choice

During an assessment,the nurse suspects that a client utilizes maladaptive coping methods to handle stress.What did the nurse assess in this client?

• A) Drinks with friends after work
• B) Attends a poetry class at the library
• C) Runs in the park several times a week
• D) Tends a vegetable garden in the summer

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Definitions:

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Disorders

Medical or psychological conditions that disrupt normal functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline used for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.