At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental disorder?

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The nurse should determine that the client is at risk for mental disorder when responses to stress are maladaptive and interfere with daily functioning.The DSM-5 indicates that in order to be diagnosed with a mental disorder,there must be significant disturbance in cognition,emotion,regulation,or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological,biological or developmental processes underlying mental functioning.These disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social,occupational,or other important activities.The client's ability to communicate distress would be considered a positive attribute.

At What Point Should the Nurse Determine That a Client