N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 50. As you are doing patient teaching with an older diabetic, you are explaining about peripheral vascular problems that can develop. Your patient asks, "What can I do to help prevent these problems?” Your response should be: a. "Make certain you include plenty of vitamin C, A, and D in yourdiet." b. "Examine your skin every day looking for signs of irritation or lesions." c. "Soak your feet daily in a tub of warm water to promote good circulation." d. "Use a heating pad as necessary to keep your feet warm in cold weather." 51. Stacey and Bill had been extremely excited about the birth of their first child. Unfortunately, she was born at 33 weeks of gestation and died just minutes after birth. Stacey is sitting in a chair, alone in her room, crying quietly when you enter the room. The most therapeutic comment for you to make would be: a. "You know that your baby is with the Lordnow." b. "You're young. You can have more children." c. "I'll just sit here with you here for awhile." d. "Pardon me. I'll come back." 52. Leo Parrisher is a 16-year-old who been in several foster homes during his young life. Now he has been admitted to the drug treatment program where you work. Since he has a great deal of difficulty verbalizing his feelings, you should suggest which of the following activities that will help him express his feelings? a. Play cards with other patients b. Draw or paint pictures in the art room c. Play volleyball in the gym d. Join a group therapy group 53. Dick Morgan has received a total of eight doses of Cephulac. You know that his condition is improving when: a. His potassium level increases back to normal b. He has several liquid stools in 24 hours c. He reports that his level of pain has subsided d. He becomes more alert and oriented

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