You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be acting strangely and possibly on something. Upon your arrival, the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door. The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life-span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age.
A) Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
B) Depression and suicide
C) Preoccupation with body image
D) All of the above
Question 2
Cold is sometimes used to help control bleeding. When using cold, the following guidelines and statements are true except:
A) it should be applied directly to the skin; it will not be effective if anything is between the cold agent and the wound.
B) it should not be left in place for more than 20 minutes.
C) it will reduce pain.
D) it should not be used alone but rather in conjunction with other manual techniques.
(A) The male pelvis (android) is shaped like a funnel, forming a narrower outlet than the female. (B
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