Which Disorder Is Characterized by a Deteriorating Ability to Function

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which disorder is characterized by a deteriorating ability to function in everyday life and some combination of hallucinations,delusions,disorganized speech,and grossly disorganized behavior?

• A)bipolar disorder
• B)​hypomania
• C)​multiple personality
• D)schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Prioritizing Patient Care

The process of determining the most important patient care activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of healthcare services.

Time-Sequenced

Refers to events, data, or actions arranged in the chronological order in which they occurred or must occur.

Delegation

The assignment of responsibility or authority to another person to carry out specific activities, often seen in organizational contexts and management.

Transferring Authority

The process of handing over control or responsibility from one individual or entity to another.