Author Question: Which of the following statements regarding distress experiences by cancer patients is most ... (Read 66 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following statements regarding distress experiences by cancer patients is most accurate?

A) Men usually experience more distress than do women.
B) The type of cancer most significantly affects the amount of distress experienced.
C) Those with active cancer experience more distress than do those in remission.
D) Those who are able to be active have more distress than do those with a reduced activity status.

Question 2

An adult client was admitted to the hospital in respiratory distress that was characterized by a cycle of rapid breathing, hyperinflation, more distress, and even faster, shallower breaths.

What intervention is most likely to break this cycle during future episodes?
A) Breathing retraining techniques
B) Distraction techniques
C) Treatment of underlying psychiatric disorders
D) Cognitive therapy

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Women had more significant scores of distress than did men, particularly those who were younger than 65 years. Reduced activity status predicted increased distress, as did cancer in an active phase versus cancer in remission. No difference in distress scores emerged relative to the specific type of cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Breathing retraining techniques, commonly used in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, are designed to break the cycle of rapid breathing, hyperinflation, more distress, and
even faster, shallower breaths. This pattern does not necessarily indicate an underlying psychiatric disorder. Distraction and cognitive therapy are not typically indicated.