Prolonged Sleep Loss Can Cause a Major Disruption of Mental

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Multiple Choice

Prolonged sleep loss can cause a major disruption of mental and emotional functioning characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and confusion called temporary

• A)sleep apnea.
• B)chronic insomnia.
• C)sleep deprivation psychosis.
• D)narcolepsy.

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Definitions:

Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Percussion Findings

Clinical observations made by tapping on a patient's body surface to diagnose conditions within the body, often involving the chest or abdomen.

Dullness

In medical percussion, a sound indicative of increased density in body tissues, often associated with fluid accumulation or underlying organs, as opposed to resonance typical of air-filled spaces.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, which can lead to serious complications if not treated.