The Major Rationale for Careful Ongoing Assessment of a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

The major rationale for careful ongoing assessment of a patient with adjustment disorder is:

• A) Characteristic symptoms abate but take at least 6 months to do so.
• B) The disorder may be a precursor to a more serious mental health problem.
• C) Practitioners become less discerning as they become more familiar with the patient.
• D) Patients with adjustment disorders have a high risk for self-harm, especially suicide.

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Definitions:

Internal Control

Procedures and practices implemented by a company to safeguard its assets, ensure accurate financial reports, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Cash Disbursements

The outflow of cash for expenses, investments, and other payments during a given period.

Internal Control

Processes designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of various objectives such as the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Documentation Procedures

The processes and methods for systematically recording and organizing documents and records pertinent to business operations.