Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5083
QUESTION: Tourette syndrome is characterized by the presence of multiple motor and vocal tics. A vocal tic that involves repeating one's own sounds or words is known as:
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O a.) echolalia.
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O b.) palilalia.
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O c.) apraxia.
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O d.) aphonia.
RATIONALERATIONALE: Palilalia is defined as the repetition of sounds and words. Echolalia is the act of repeating the words of others. Apraxia is the inability to carry out motor activities, and aphonia is the inability to speak.NURSING PROCESS STEP: AssessmentCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension