Front | When trying to determine the reason for the patient's behavioral state, what 3 major areas should be considered as possible contributors? |
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Back | 3 major areas to consider as possible contributors to this should be: 1) Is the patient's central nervous system functioning properly? 2) Are hallucinogens or other drugs or alcohol a factor? 3) Are psychogenic circumstances, symptoms, or illness (caused by mental rather than physical factors) involved? |
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