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mpobi80

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The majority of people with mental disorders, including those with psychosis, are _____.
 
  a. more likely to become violent and act on their urges
  b. neither violent nor dangerous
  c. more likely to become paranoid, and therefore violent
  d. unlikely to ever become violent, because of diminished capacity

Question 2

Jed, age 80, was hospitalized for a hip surgery. He is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. He is unable to focus on anything. These symptoms started after his surgery. What is a likely diagnosis?
 
  a. delirium c. Alzheimer's
  b. dementia d. Parkinson's


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Animal_Goddess

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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