The middle-aged white woman, name unknown, seemed unable to relate to the staff in any meaningful way or to behave in an appropriate manner at the emergency department,
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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