When using the term behavior, the mental health nurse is referring to:
a. an isolated incident.
b. the manner in which a person performs.
c. a product of a coping strategy.
d. failure to adapt.
B
Behavior may be defined as the manner in which a person performs any or all of the activities of daily living.
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A) Performing a risk/benefit assessment to evaluate the cost compared with the benefit of participation. B) Keeping painful procedure information from the study participant until the study is completed. C) Preventing psychological discomfort during and after the study. D) Proposing a study that ultimately benefits society despite the risk to the participants.
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