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Which of the Following Would Be Useful in Reducing a Patient's

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Which of the following would be useful in reducing a patient's agitation and delusions?


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Synapse

The junction or region between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another, through which nerve impulses pass.

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference of electrical charge across a membrane, which can initiate an action potential in neurons.

Neural Membrane

The lipid bi-layer that encloses the cytoplasm of neurons, playing a key role in the transmission of electrical signals within the nervous system.

Myelin Sheath

A protective covering made of fatty substances that surrounds the axons of many neurons, enhancing nerve conduction velocity.

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