A Client Has Been Extremely Nervous Ever Since a Person

A client has been extremely nervous ever since a person died as a result of the client's drunk driving. When assessing for the diagnosis of adjustment disorder, within what timeframe should the nurse expect the client to exhibit these symptoms?

A) To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 1 year of the accident.
B) To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 3 months of the accident.
C) To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 6 months of the accident.
D) To meet the DSM-IV criteria for adjustment disorder, the client should exhibit symptoms within 9 months of the accident.