Which Special Patient Population Group Has a 30% to 80

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which special patient population group has a 30% to 80% statistical likelihood of coexisting psychiatric illness in addition to the diagnosis for which they are coming to surgery?

• A) HIV/AIDS
• B) geriatric
• C) physically challenged
• D) substance abuse

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