Kelly is a 54-year-old woman who suffered a myocardial infarction 2 months ago. She has been under a great deal of stress because of her diagnosis of coronary heart disease
Her level of stress is beginning to interfere with her personal relationships and job functioning. What is the name for the condition from which Kelly is suffering?
A) Heart stress
B) Functional disorder
C) Adjustment disorder
D) Mental stress disorder
Ans: C
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Adjustment disorder (AD) is an appropriate psychiatric diagnosis when an identifiable stressor leads to impaired relationships or functional occupational or social limitations.
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