It has been suggested that the catatonic patient's immobility
A) is a consequence of the patient's inability to ignore irrelevant stimuli.
B) reflects a lack of willingness to comply with therapist demands.
C) results from the dopamine dysfunction known to underlie this disorder.
D) provides the patient with the calm and relaxed atmosphere they need in order to get well.
Question 2
Patients in a catatonic stupor
A) experience overwhelming hallucinations. B) resist efforts to change their position.
C) exhibit both echopraxia and echolalia. D) are highly suggestible.
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Instruct the patient to use an applicator to apply a small amount of stool in the appropriate boxes ...
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.