A Patient with Cirrhosis Who Develops Changes in Personality and Motor

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient with cirrhosis who develops changes in personality and motor function may be exhibiting early symptoms of:

• A)fatigue.
• B)hepatic regression.
• C)hepatitis.
• D)hepatic encephalopathy.
• E)senile dementia.

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

A stage in human development generally considered to range from about 40 to 65 years of age, characterized by increased personal and professional responsibilities and awareness of aging.

Generativity Versus Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to society and helping the next generation, versus becoming self-absorbed and unproductive.

Erikson's Life Stages

A theory of psychological development detailing eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a specific crisis.

Preserving Identity

The effort to maintain a stable sense of self and personal uniqueness despite changing circumstances or external pressures.