Patients' Records of Their Own Rate of Adherence May Lack

question 107

Multiple Choice

Patients' records of their own rate of adherence may lack validity because

• A) patients sometimes lie to avoid the displeasure of their physicians.
• B) patients may be unaware of their own rate of adherence.
• C) neither a nor b.
• D) both a and b.

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Definitions:

Mentally Ill

A term used to describe individuals who have a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.

Psychiatric Inpatients

Describes individuals admitted to a hospital or clinic for psychiatric care, typically due to severe mental health issues that cannot be managed on an outpatient basis.

Incompetent

Lacking the necessary skills, qualifications, or capacity to perform a legally recognized act or duty.

Psychiatric Patients

Individuals receiving treatment for mental health disorders, ranging from mood disorders to more severe mental illnesses.