Which of the Following Is the Most Frequent Cause of Deterioration

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a patient with a psychiatric disorder?

• A) Failure to keep counseling appointments
• B) Situational stresses
• C) Being released from an institution back into the public
• D) Noncompliance with medications

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Definitions:

Cancer

A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, potentially leading to invasion of other tissues.

Rumination

The common practice of letting stressful thoughts run through your mind, over and over.

Stressful Thoughts

Thoughts or ideas that induce a state of stress, worry, or anxiety, often concerning future events or outcomes.

Hostility

It refers to feelings of anger, antagonism, or opposition towards others or situations.