The Nurse Is Discussing the Differences Between a Patient with a Neurosis

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing the differences between a patient with a neurosis and one with a psychosis.What is true of the patient experiencing a neurosis?

• A)The patient experiences a flight from reality.
• B)The patient usually needs hospitalization.
• C)The patient has insight that there is an emotional problem.
• D)The patient has severe personality deterioration.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays an important role in muscle contraction and sensory perception.

Axons

Long, slender projections of neurons that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Brain Operation

Surgical intervention aimed at treating brain-related conditions or injuries, often involving the removal or repair of brain tissue.