The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of adjustment disorder unspecified from a divorce after over 30 years of marriage. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse observe?

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The client is exhibiting symptoms of depression and avoidance, such as physical symptoms, social isolation, and decreased work performance, which are common in adjustment disorder. Re-experiencing the event, hyperalertness, nightmares, anxiety, reckless behavior, aggression, and violating others' rights are symptoms more commonly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other anxiety disorders.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Diagnosis