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JMatthes

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Which characteristics are associated with acute grief? (Choose all that apply.)
 
  a. Preoccupation with loss of a loved one
  b. Waves of grief or distressing emotion
  c. Prolonged inability to sleep after a loss
  d. Exacerbations of grief on specific dates
  e. Change in attitude toward the future loss
  f. Inability to perform simple self-care tasks

Question 2

Although intact skin protects an individual effectively, it functions within physiological limits.
 
  Which qualities of healthy skin work synergistically within these limits to absorb, cushion against, deflect, or neutralize potentially harmful forces, as well as protect against potentially harmful substances, that might impair skin integrity? a. Strength
  b. Pliability
  c. Location
  d. Durability
  e. Moistness
  f. Pigmentation



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, F

a. Correct. In acute grief, the bereaved is preoccupied with the deceased or the loss in a manner similar to daydreaming combined with a sense of unreality.
b. Correct. Specific activities, items, people, or other things trigger an overwhelming pain in acute grief.
c. Incorrect. Chronic grief is characterized by prolonged insomnia and an extended period of inhibited activities and suboptimal performance.
d. Incorrect. Chronic grief is characterized by periods of pain exacerbated on specific dates such as anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and so forth.
e. Incorrect. Anticipatory grief is characterized by a change in attitude toward the individual who is about to die when the death does not occur as planned.
f. Correct. The bereaved can be incapacitated by acute grief making simple tasks such as dressing nearly impossible to complete or the task taking much longer to complete.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D

a. Correct. Skin must be strong enough to withstand forces that can impair its integrity.
b. Correct. If skin is not supple, it is unable to withstand directional forces and will tear.
c. Incorrect. All skin must be able to absorb, cushion, and withstand forces.
d. Correct. Skin must be sturdy enough to act as an effective protective mechanism.
e. Incorrect. Skin in a moist environment is subject to bacterial and fungal overgrowth.
f. Incorrect. Skin pigmentation is unrelated to its ability to cushion, absorb, and withstand potentially harmful substances and forces.




JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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