A Clinician Sits Down with an Individual and Conducts an Assessment

question 80

Multiple Choice

A clinician sits down with an individual and conducts an assessment interview. The clinician arrives at a diagnosis of schizophrenia. While writing up the notes on this interview, the clinician is mindful of preferred terminology by mental health professionals. What is the preferred way to refer to the individual in the assessment?

• A) Schizophrenic patient
• B) Schizophrenic person
• C) Client with schizophrenia
• D) Patient with schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Diaper Dermatitis

A common form of inflamed skin (dermatitis) that looks like patches of inflamed skin on the buttocks, thighs, and genitals, caused by prolonged exposure to a dirty diaper.

Clubbing

A physical finding characterized by the bulging of the tissues at the base of the nails, often associated with chronic oxygen deprivation or lung disorders.

Anasarca

Severe and generalized edema with swelling and accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Pedal Erythema

Redness or inflammation of the skin on the feet, which can be a sign of infection, inflammation, or circulatory issues.