The middle-aged white woman seemed unable to relate to the staff in any meaningful way or to behave in an appropriate manner in the emergency department, where the police officer had brought her as a result of inappropriate behavior at a public gathering
Which of the following would best describe this woman?
a. A public nuisance
b. An unfortunate drain on society
c. Extremely mentally and physically ill
d. Psychologically and socially decompensated
ANS: D
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