The major rationale for careful ongoing assessment of a client with adjustment disorder is:
1. Symptoms abate within 6 months and the client must receive a timely discharge
2. The disorder may be a precursor to a more serious mental health problem
3. Practitioners become less discerning as they become more familiar with the client
4. Clients with adjustment disorders have a high suicide rate
ANS: 2
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 devel-oped to treat the more serious mental health disorder that has become apparent. 1. This statement does not reflect the major reason. 3. This statement is untrue. 4. This statement is untrue.
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