Mrs. Flowers calls the physician's office you work for ...

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Mrs. Flowers calls the physician's office you work for complaining of reddish orange urine and sputum. After pulling the chart, you
 
  a. Tell her to come right over to be evaluated
  b. Ask her if she has been taking her rifampin for TB and explain that this may be frightening, but that it is normal
  c. Ask her if she has been taking her rifampin for TB and explain that this is a side effect and she should stop taking the medication immediately
  d. Explain that this is a normal symptom of TB

Question 2

Donna Edelman, 79 years old, has been diagnosed with situational depression after she had to have her left leg amputated above the knee. Ms. Edelman has severe peripheral vascular disease related to diabetes mellitus.
 
  Which of the following rehabilitation principles should guide her rehabilitation?
  a. Convalescence is a gradual process that can take a long time
  b. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult of his or her condition
  c. Loss and its meaning vary with every person
  d. More severe emotional reactions are produced when disability is traumatic

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Answer to Question 1

B
A normal side effect of rifampin is reddish orange body fluids. Mrs. Flowers should be told not to be frightened. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

D
The loss of a limb is a very disfiguring and traumatic event. There is a connection between traumatic disability and an increased emotional reaction during rehabilitation. Responses A, B, and C all are principles of rehabilitation, but Mrs. Edelman's depression is most likely explained by the traumatic nature of her disability.

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