No involuntary movement noted Facial expression Smiles, and uses appropriate gestures Mood and affect Pleasant and appropriate Speech: articulation, pattern, content and appropriate, native language Articulate speech, pattern, and content. Patient speaks native language of English Hearing Bilateral ears intact, hearing function normal Personal hygiene Appears clean, hygiene appropriate Measurements and Vital Signs Weight 195 lbs…
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text revision). Washington, DC: Author.…
There was no history of seizures prior and during the course of illness. She could still walk but was unable to run/climb stairs. She also has unprovoked bouts of laughter. During examination she spontaneously hyperventilated twice for about 30-40 seconds and had reflex generalized flexor myoclonus to sudden loud sound. Her eye contact and response to pain was very poor.…
References: American Psychiatric Association, (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental health disorders (Revised 4th ed.) Washington, DC, Author…
significant spasticity. The history of seizure activity has resolved and Kim no longer takes medication.…
References: American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-IV. (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author…
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author…
Sharma, Verinder; Burt, Vivien K, MD, PhD; Ritchie, Hendrica L, MD. The American Journal of Psychiatry166. 11 (Nov 2009): 1217-21.…
Acute Dystonia:p. 789- Abnormal muscle tonicity resulting in impaired voluntary movement. May occur as an acute side effect of neuroleptic (antipsychotic) medication, in which it manifests as muscle spasms of the face, head, neck, and back…
References: American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV-TR) (4th Edition ed.). 1000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209-3901: American Psychiatric Publishing…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.…
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References: American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890423349.…
To help us to identify what reactive attachment disorder is we will first need to define what attachment is. For the purpose of this paper, attachment will be defined as the reciprocal relationship between a child and caregiver (Robertson, 2000). The development of this relationship is dependent on the caregiver’s response to the child’s needs (Robertson, 2000).…
Everyone has a favorite person. Some people think that could be a fictional character in a novel. Others would like to choose an actor, a singer, or a famous politician. For me, my favorite person is a family member, my older sister, because she is generous, compassionate, and reliable.…