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james0929

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The major rationale for careful ongoing assessment of a patient with adjustment disorder is:
 
  a. Characteristic symptoms abate but take at least 6 months to do so.
  b. The disorder may be a precursor to a more serious mental health problem.
  c. Practitioners become less discerning as they become more familiar with the pa-tient.
  d. Patients with adjustment disorders have a high risk for self-harm, especially sui-cide.

Question 2

Which activity would be a constructive outlet for tension and anxiety while enhancing self-esteem for a patient with adjustment disorder with anxious mood?
 
  a. Knitting scarves for a homeless shelter
  b. Painting a paint-by-number scenic picture
  c. Working on a large, colorful picture puzzle
  d. Engaging in regular, age-appropriate physical exercise


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Adjustment disorders usually improve with identification of the stressor and development of coping strategies to relieve stress. If symptoms worsen, new treatment strategies must be de-veloped to treat the more serious mental health disorder that has become apparent. There is no research to support the remaining options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Physical exercise may assist in relieving tension and promoting feelings of well-being. Knit-ting is tedious and requires steadiness, which the patient may not have if symptoms of anxi-ety include jitteriness. Painting requires fine motor coordination, not always present if a pa-tient is anxious. Some patients find puzzles frustrating and become even more tense while working on one.


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