What is the most common course of schizophrenia? Initial episode followed by
A. recurrent acute exacerbations and deterioration.
B. recurrent acute exacerbations.
C. continuous deterioration.
D. complete recovery.
Ans: A. recurrent acute exacerbations and deterioration.
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a. sitting upright. b. lying on their side. c. with the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees. d. with the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
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A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8