Select the Priority Outcome for a Patient Completing the Fourth

question 19

Multiple Choice

Select the priority outcome for a patient completing the fourth alcohol detoxification program in the past year. Prior to discharge, the patient will

• A) state, "I know I need long-term treatment."
• B) use denial and rationalization in healthy ways.
• C) identify constructive outlets for expression of anger.
• D) develop a trusting relationship with one staff member.

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Sample Size

The number of observations or data points used in a sample for the purposes of statistical analysis.

Mean Deviation

A measure of the average distance between each data point in a set and the mean of the data set, reflecting the dispersion or spread.

Deviations

Differences between observed values and some reference value, often the mean of the set.

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