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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 20. Jimmy Lawson, a 15-year-old, insists upon being called "James", his given name. Which statement also indicates that he is trying to establish his own identity? a. "My dad wants me to be a scientist so I am taking all the science classes Ican." b. "My dad wants me to do all of his work around the house, like mow the lawn. Ishould move out on my own.” c. “My mom wants me to be an investment broker like Dad, so I go to his office and hang out every chance I get." d. “My parents think I should be a doctor, but I'm going to be a teacher." 21. Inez Romero is going to begin receiving outpatient radioactive iodine (RAI) treatments today. During the patient and family teaching session, you should include which statement? a. "You should avoid prolonged contact with other people for few days after each treatment." b. "There are no special precautions necessary after with this type of therapy." c. "You should have visitors wear a mask and gown when they have contact with you as long as you are in this therapy program." d. "You will need to remain on total isolation for about two weeks after each treatment." 22. Fallon Dickson has a compulsion for hand washing. Every time he touches bare skin on his body or on anyone else, he feels compelled to wash his hands. Which of the following interventions would be more beneficial when caring forFallon? a. Try to distract him from washing his hands by suggesting other activities. b. Allow time for him to complete his hand washing. c. Do not allow him access to hand washing facilities except before meals and duringbath times. d. Make a contract with him that includes a system of punishments for hand washing and rewards for resisting the urge to wash his hands. 23. Josephine Markum has been suffering from hallucinations off and on all of her life. This time she was hospitalized after she began stabbing herself with a fork trying to fight off the pirates she sees that are attacking her. She screams, "Help! There are pirates all around me, floating in the air. Can’t you hear that music? It's so loud!" Which of the following statements is most therapeutic? a. "I understand that you see pirates and hear music, but do you think angels couldreally be floating inmid-air?" b. "Can you describe what the pirates look like? What type of music are you hearing?" c. "I do not want to talk to you while you are seeing and hearing things. Let meknow when they are gone and then we'll talk." d. "I do not see the pirates you see or hear the music you hear."

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