When Working with Patients with Depression the Physical Therapist Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

When working with patients with depression the physical therapist should

• A)allow the patients to discontinue therapy until they feel better.
• B)force the patients to be independent when performing all activities.
• C)give the patients tasks they cannot perform so they see the need for therapy.
• D)assist the patients to see their strengths and the reality of their situation.

Recognize the role of statistical stability in maintaining process quality.

Comprehend the relationship between process control and process capability.

Understand the purpose and sociocultural merits of rites of passage in communities.

Recognize cultural factors influencing mental health and behavior within African contexts.

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Definitions:

Analgesics

Medications designed to relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness, also known as painkillers.

-algesia

A suffix denoting a condition related to pain or sensitivity to pain, used in medical terminology.

Neurocyte

Another term for neuron; it is a cell of the nervous system that is specialized in carrying messages throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.

Neur/o

The prefix related to nerves or the nervous system, used in medical terms.