The nurse has been working with a patient who has adjustment disorder with depressed mood.Which finding would permit the nurse to accurately evaluate that the crisis has been resolved?

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When the presenting symptoms are absent,the nurse can evaluate the problems as resolved.Most patients with adjustment disorders do not require medication,so this is not a good indicator.Data do not substantiate that the patient is experiencing problem socializing.This could indicate the patient is overeating as a means of dealing with stress.

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