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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 77. Josephine Carison suffers from a longstanding neurosis for which she has been hospitalized on numerous occasions. She is most in needof: a. Confidence in her own abilities b. A sense of usefulness c. Acceptance and a sense of belonging d. Solitude and privacy 78. Which intervention would be most effective for dealing with patient behavior in a psychiatric unit? a. Expect all staff members to use a consistent approach b. Show approval of good behavior patterns c. Assess and interpret underlying reasons for behavior patterns d. Prohibit the expression of negative feelings 79. Carson Bentley is suffering from nephrotic syndrome. Which laboratory finding is least consistent with the disease process? a. The spoken word 81. Which of the following patients has the symptoms most indicative of Cushing's syndrome? a. A female patient who complains of being continually hot, losing weight in spite of an increased appetite, and is restless and nervous continually b. A female patient who complains of muscle weakness, emotional lability, increased glucose levels, acne, and changes in external gender characteristics c. A male patient who complains of rapid heartbeat, rapid respirations, headache, and hypertension d. A male patient who appears to be suntanned and complains of nausea andvomiting, fatigue, and general weakness and dizziness when arising from a sitting position Hyperproteinemia b. Hypoproteinemia c. Hypolipidemia d. Information processing b. Information exchange c. Expression of thought d. Proteinuria 80. Communication is: a.

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