Entries by Daphne Hanson

Accidental injuries in adolescence

The high incidence of accidental injuries in adolescence is due to: 0 lack of education. 0 lack of muscle strength. 0 the adolescent’s feeling of inadequacy. O the adolescent’s feeling of indestructibility. Question 4 (1 point) 4» Listen I: What is the MOST important task of the adolescent? 0 Acquiring self-esteem. 0 Searching for own […]

Posttraumatic stress disorder

A client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder is readmitted for suicidal thoughts and continued trouble sleeping.  She states that when she closes her eyes, she has vivid memories about being awakened at night.  “My dad would be on top of me trying to have sex with me. I couldn’t breathe.”  Which suggestions would be appropriate […]

Urinary frequency

Scenario: A 60-year-old male presents to your clinic. He reports urinary frequency and incontinence since having his chemo and radiation therapy 3 years ago secondary to prostate cancer. Even though the symptoms are bothersome, he is more concerned about his low back and hip pain which began approximately one month ago which he initially attributed to […]