Which question would be most effective in helping a patient with an adjustment disorder identify the event that triggered the maladaptive response?
a. "Can you tell me about your support system?"
b. "Have you ever been in psychotherapy before?"
c. "Did you experience any stressful events recently?"
d. "How do you usually handle problems in your life?"
ANS: C
This question will determine whether the patient is able to identify a particular stressor that has affected her life recently. Asking about support systems will help gain information about important persons in the patient's life. History of psychotherapy will provide information about mental health. Previous methods will provide information about use of coping strate-gies.
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