When a Partial-Hospitalization Patient Is Assessed as Possibly Having Suicidal

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a partial-hospitalization patient is assessed as possibly having suicidal ideations,the treatment plan will focus on:

• A) stabilization.
• B) institutionalization.
• C) symptom remission.
• D) diagnostic evaluation.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The regulatory process by which biological systems maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Vaporization

The phase transition of a substance from a liquid to a gas, occurring through the processes of evaporation or boiling.

Calorie

The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1°C; equivalent to 4.184 joules. Compare with Kilocalorie.

pH Value

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic), and 7 being neutral.