Outline the most common types of social support


The most common types of social support given are emotional, instrumental, informational, and appraisal support. Emotional support refers to the amount of sympathy, care, and understanding provided by others. Instrumental support is defined as help, aid, or assistance with material resources. Appraisal support refers to the type of support that helps with decisions. Informational support refers to the provision of advice or information related to the need.?

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A. BP-DOC. B. SAMPLE. C. AVPU. D. OPQRST.

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________ is a long filament that is responsible for bacterial motility

A. Genetic material C. Appendages B. Flagellum D. Organelles

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Aspiration and/or injection of multiple ganglion cysts any location. Assign code(s)

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Which of the following is a health maintenance organization (HMO)?

Kaiser Permanente Worker's compensation Blue Cross-Blue Shield CHAMPVA

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