A Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy Is Being Assessed According to the Adapted

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient has marked somnolence, psychomotor agitation, and his speech is difficult to understand. In which stage would this patient be classified?​

• A) ​0
• B) ​1
• C) ​2
• D) ​3
• E) ​4

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Definitions:

Object Relations Theories

A group of psychoanalytic theories focusing on how internalized representations of self and others formed during early relationships affect one’s interactions and psychological state.

Personality

A blend of features and qualities that create someone's singular character.

Infancy

A developmental period in early childhood characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth.

Freudian Slip

An unintentional error in speech or action that is interpreted as revealing subconscious thoughts or feelings.