N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 46. As the psychiatrist leaves the room following a session with Mark Hill, he begins pacing, cursing, and then threatens to kill himself. As his nurse for the rest of the shift, which statement would be most therapeutic at this time? a. "Let's go to the game room and I'll give you three extra tokens for that video gameyou like." b. "Mark, everything will be alright eventually. You'll see." c. "Go ahead, Mark, let your feelings out." d. "I'll just stay here with you for a while but you don’t have to talk to me if you don't want to." 47. Lela Vickers, an 84-year-old with senile dementia, is unable to communicate her thoughts and needs because she is only able to use clang phrases when speaking. In response to your, "Hello Mrs. Vickers," greeting, which statement would she be most likely to make? a. "Hello, yellow, fellow, smell, tell, bell.” b. "Hello, hello, good, good, good." c. "Hello Mrs. Vickers." d. "Hello done toe never." 48. Harvey Alexander was brought into the emergency room in insulin shock. He would be least likely to have which symptoms? a. Pale, moist skin b. Skin cool to the touch c. Acetone breath d. Heart rate of 60 49. After suffering from severe depression for several months, Marby Jefferson was admitted to the psychiatric unit when she no longer was able to perform her own activities of daily living. Now, three weeks after admission, she seems happy and upbeat. She talks and laughs with the staff and interacts with other patients. As a result of this change in her condition, you should: a. Observe for a possible suicide attempt b. Give her praise and other rewards for her improved behavior c. Help her make plans for an immediatedischarge d. Observe her for signs of recurringdepression

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