N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 71. Margaret Higgins suffers from delusions of grandeur. She has just told you, "I live in a big mansion that costs several million dollars. Some very important movie stars lived there before me. Would you like to come visit me there someday?" Which statement would be most therapeutic? a. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now." b. "You are experiencing a delusion, which is not real. You must not allow yourself to continue thinking this way." c. “Yes, I'd love to come visit you at the mansion." d. "Can you describe the mansion in detail to me? It sounds really magnificent." 72. Martha Nelson has been admitted for acute cholecystitis. She is most likely to report that her pain is in her: a. LLQ of her abdomen b. Back under her scapula c. Left arm, shoulder, and jaw d. RUQ of her abdomen 73. Hillary Rayburn has a simple goiter. Of the following, which is the most likely cause? a. Insufficient iodine intake b. Lithiumadministration c. Iron deficiency d. Thyroidectomy 74. Patricia Kinslow suffered blunt liver trauma in an automobile accident 12 hours ago. She should be closely observed for: a. Changes in mental abilities b. Anuria c. Hemorrhage d. nausea and vomiting 75. Cecilia Benson is a 42-year-old with severe nephrotic syndrome. Individuals with this condition nearly always have which symptom? a. Dark colored urine b. Poor skin turgor c. Edema d. Oliguria ©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 128 of 140