Key Terms Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms. Show Who

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Key Terms
Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
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Evaluate patient behaviors and conditions that increase risk for accidents or injuries and plan accordingly.

Communicate effectively with patients and family members about health risks and safety measures.

Assess and respond to emergencies and accidental exposures promptly and effectively.

Tailor interventions and education based on the assessment of individual patient needs and risks.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A Personality Disorder is a type of mental disorder characterized by a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline published by the American Psychiatric Association for diagnosing mental conditions.

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture.

Unstable Relationships

Interpersonal connections characterized by unpredictability, intense emotions, and frequent conflicts or changes in feelings.