Which of the Following Is NOT a Necessary Condition for the Diagnosis

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for the diagnosis of a personality disorder?

• A)maladaptive functioning
• B)pervasive pattern of behaviour
• C)subjective feelings of distress
• D)chronic pattern

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Definitions:

Intravenous Catheter

A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by pain and swelling, sometimes due to an infection or from the presence of an intravenous (IV) catheter.

Edematous

Describes tissue that is swollen due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues.

Passive Process

A process that occurs naturally without the need for energy input, such as diffusion or osmosis.