What term was acceptable in the 19th century when talking about mental illness that a nurse would not find acceptable today?
1. The same terminology is still in use today.
2. The term "mentally ill" was used regularly.
3. The term "mentally disabled" was frequently used in the 19th century.
4. In the 19th century, using the term "insane" was considered acceptable.
Answer: 4
Explanation: The term "insane" was considered acceptable to identify people with a variety of disabilities including learning and developmental disabilities, as well as mental health problems. The terms "mentally ill" and "mentally disabled" were not regularly used until the 20th century.
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