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shenderson6

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What most influences the severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
 
  a. Poor cough and gag reflex
  b. The gestational age at birth
  c. Administering high concentrations of oxygen
  d. The sex of the infant

Question 2

What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?
 
  a. Behavior exhibited and the context
  b. Response of society to the behavior
  c. Ability of the patient to conform
  d. Patient's history and previous behavior


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
RDS is caused by a deficiency of surfactant and it occurs almost exclusively in preterm, low-birth-weight infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A person is deemed to be mentally ill by the behavior exhibited and the context in which that behavior occurs.


shenderson6

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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