Which of the following statements would correctly serve as a basis for teaching a family the usu-al outcome of an adjustment disorder?
1. The symptoms will likely resolve completely.
2. The client may continue to be in danger of self-harm.
3. Medications are frequently used to mask the symptoms.
4. Relaxation is an effective tool to decrease stress.
ANS: 1
The prognosis for most clients with adjustment disorders is good. In the majority of cases, identi-fication of the stressor and use of effective coping strategies result in resolution. 2. This not the usual outcome for an adjustment disorder. 3. Medications are not used routinely to treat adjust-ment disorders. 4. This is an intervention rather than an outcome.
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