Which Patient Has the Greatest Risk for the Development of a Psychiatric

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which patient has the greatest risk for the development of a psychiatric emergency?

• A) The schizophrenic older adult living on the streets
• B) The anorexic young adult hospitalized for treatment
• C) The orphaned teenager who lives with grandparents
• D) The teenager who has a problem with authority figures

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