The desired outcome from humor therapy is:
A.
The patient will feel accepted.
B.
The patient will have increased feelings of depression.
C.
The patient will demonstrate a more positive outlook.
D.
The patient will be discharged sooner.
ANS: C
A positive response to humor can bring about improvement in outlook and neurochemical changes to improve mood.
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