A patient with depression has all of the
following symptoms. For which symptom is he or she likely to receive treatment at an inpatient facility rather than as an outpatient?
a. Expressing anger at a situation or individual
b. Suggesting a plan to hurt oneself
c. Crying off and on for several hours or days
d. Sleeping for 12 hours or longer daily
ANS: B
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