In most cases when caregiving is provided to an individual, the caregiver will be
a. a spouse or adult child providing care at no cost
b. a caregiving aide making minimum wage
c. a well-paid professional caregiver
d. a longtime friend or neighbor volunteering care
A
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Ebony Stover is a 59 year-old grandmother who recently had a reoccurrence of breast
cancer with metastases to the bone causing persistent pain. She has been treated with medications that result in hot flashes. Prior to the reoccurrence, Ebony had been employed as part-time as a housekeeper but because of her current symptoms she has not been able to work. She is surrounded by her family - especially her daughters and granddaughters - who are a source of comfort to her. For them, Ebony maintains a stoical and hopeful outlook on her prognosis. What would be the appropriate diagnosis to consider for Ebony?
a) Illness anxiety disorder b) Somatic symptom disorder c) Pain disorder d) None
Using an ecological/systems perspective, which of the following would be most likely to contribute to the symptoms of dysfunctional behavior that appear in old age?
a. one's genetics b. the environment in which the person lives c. one's personality d. organic health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure
According to the 2000 census, in 2000, 6 million grandparents were living with their grandchildren
under age 18 and __________ were responsible for child care. a) nearly one-quarter b) nearly half c) nearly three-quarters d) nearly 100%
Asking a string of closed-ended questions is likely to make the client feel ________.
A. that the social worker is not interested in the issues B. like she does not know where the conversation is leading C. like the interview is an interrogation D. that she could have solved her problems herself