Which Mental Status Variation Are You Most Likely to Expect

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which mental status variation are you most likely to expect for a client diagnosed as having post-traumatic stress disorder?

• A) Thought: delusions of grandeur
• B) Perceptual: derealization and depersonalization
• C) Memory: impaired recent memory
• D) Mood: inappropriate, silly

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Definitions:

Standards of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Flashbacks

A sudden and intense re-experiencing of past memories or events, often associated with traumatic experiences.

Impulsive Outbursts

Sudden, unplanned expressions of emotion or action without thought of the potential consequences.