Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this behavior?
a. It causes extreme concern about health.
b. It results in inability to function in society.
c. It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality.
d. It results in inability to interact with people.
ANS: C
On the illness end of the mental health continuum, the person is rarely in touch with reality.
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