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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 29. Susie Benson, a 3-year-old with cystic fibrosis, is beginning her first day at a new daycare. Which type of stools should the workers at the center be told to expect from her? a. Large amounts of black liquid b. Foul smelling liquid c. Large, pale d. Small, hard, andodorless 30. Jon Davis is a 17-year-old amputee who lost his leg in a recent motorcycle accident. After being hospitalized for 6 days, he still refuses to look at his stump or take part in dressing changes. He refuses to answer questions with anything more than a nod. Your goal of care should be toward helping him to: a. Find and utilize his support system b. Join a group of young amputees who have been through similar experiences c. Acknowledge and accept what has happened to him d. Learn to do self-care 31. Linda Carlson is taking Lithium to help control her bipolar disorder. She and her family should be instructed to notify the physician if she experiences: a. Hard, formed stools b. Excessive urinary output c. High serum sodium d. Increased hunger 32. Ken Stuart has been unemployed for over six months, since the factory where he was working closed. He and his wife, Marion, have been taking care of their three children on her paycheck alone. Three weeks ago, the restaurant where Marion works burned down. Which statement shows that Ken has been dealing with the stress in a positive manner? a. "I am sure we won't have another crisis anytime soon. We have already had enough." b. "I have lost a few pounds, but I had some to loseanyway." c. "We get food from our church ‘s food pantry and the ombudsman has paid our utilities for this month. I worked a couple day jobs last week so we could put gas in the car." d. "I am sure that when this crisis is over, everything will be just fine and thiswon't happen again." 33. One of these individuals was just admitted to the hospital with disease. Which one is most at risk? a. 45-year-old male with type-Apersonality b. 42-year-old woman who weighs 194pounds c. 40-year-old male who weighs 215pounds d. 36-year-old woman with a family history of gall bladder disease

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