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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 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 24hours c. He reports that his level of pain has subsided d. He becomes more alert and oriented 54. Mark Rogers has been admitted to the psychiatric unit following a failed suicide attempt as a result of severe depression. The staff should take which type of attitude when dealing with him? a. Quiet, calm, and respectful b. Positive, cheerful, and upbeat c. Accepting and empathetic d. Dominate, firm, and commanding 55. As you are passing medications on the evening shift your patient states, "This afternoon, the president of the United States calledme to askmy advice." When you chart about this conversation you shouldwrite: a. Patient states, "This afternoon the president of the United States called me to ask myadvice." b. Patient continues to fantasize and have delusions ofgrandeur c. Patient confused d. Patient reports altered thought processes 56. Behavioral symptoms are the way most psychiatric disorders are manifested. All of the following are true about psychiatric behavioral symptoms except: a.

They are purposeful b. They are intentional c. They are multi-determined d. They have meaning

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