Author Question: You are getting data from a 15-year-old girl who has been brought to the clinic by her mother. The ... (Read 69 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

You are getting data from a 15-year-old girl who has been brought to the clinic by her mother. The girl has an eating disorder and has lost 15 lb in 8 days.

The patient looks at you and states, You are the only one who tries to understand Your response to her would be:
A) I'm sure your mother understands.
B) What is that you want people to understand?
C) Have you tried to talk to your family?
D) Why do you think I understand you?

Question 2

You are caring for a patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently, this patient went on a 5-day drinking binge, of which he or she has no memory. This is an example of:

A) Selective memory
B) Wernicke's syndrome
C) Blackout
D) Denial