A Nurse Uses the SAD PERSONS Scale to Interview a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to

• A) current stress level.
• B) mood disturbance.
• C) suicide potential.
• D) level of anxiety.

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Definitions:

Genetic Material

Molecules within cells that carry genetic information, primarily DNA or RNA, necessary for heredity and biological functions.

Thermus Aquaticus

A bacterium found in hot springs, known for its heat-tolerant enzyme used in PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology.

Pathogenic

Pertaining to an organism or substance that causes disease.

Vibrio Cholerae

The bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through the production of a toxin that affects the absorption of water in the small intestine.