A 30-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician for a Routine

A 30-year-old man comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. He feels well. He was recently fired from his job as a cashier because of mistakes and absenteeism. He says that he finds it difficult to maintain focus on any task and often feels restless. He admits that he often forgets to pay his bills and often misplaces his cell phone and keys. He has had poor academic performance and dropped out of high school at 15 years of age. Mental status examination shows a normal mood and a reactive affect. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

A) Adjustment disorder
B) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Borderline personality disorder
E) Generalized anxiety disorder
F) Persistent depressive disorder
G) Substance-induced mood disorder

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