___________________________ causes of behavioral emergencies typically can be linked to a specific incident or series of events
a. Interpersonal
b. Organic
c. Intrapsychic
d. Excited delirium
a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Organic causes result from a disturbance in the patient's biochemical or physical state.
c. Intrapsychic causes arise from a person resulting from an acute manifestation of an underlying illness.
d. Excited delirium results from either a psychotic episode and/or intoxication with drugs.
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