When a father states,"I don't understand what the doctor means by saying my daughter has an adjustment disorder." The nurse explains that this disorder often results from:

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When existing coping skills are not adequate to deal with a stressor,and new coping skills have not been developed,symptoms appear.These symptoms may fit the DSM-IV-TR criteria for adjustment disorder.The lack of emotional support is not applicable to the situation.The disorder does not result from use of denial since patients usually recognize that a problem exists.Overcompensation is not related to the onset of adjustment disorder.

When a Father States,"I Don't Understand What the Doctor Means