Some Hospitalized Mental Patients Not Only Failed to Improve but Also

question 70

Multiple Choice

Some hospitalized mental patients not only failed to improve but also suffered negative effects of their care. This syndrome is called:

• A) schizophrenogenesis.
• B) hyperinstitutionalization.
• C) social breakdown syndrome.
• D) downward drift.

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Definitions:

Seminars

Educational sessions or meetings where a group of people discuss a specific topic, often with an expert speaker.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Personnel trained to assist nursing staff in routine tasks and direct patient care services.

Direct Care Experience

Hands-on work with patients in a healthcare setting, involving personal interaction and the provision of clinical services.

Vital Sign Measurement

The process of monitoring the essential body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, to assess an individual's health status.