How might a health professional respond when a client asks during the resolution phase of the helping interview, "How much time will it take for the physician to treat my diabetes?"


"Diabetes is a chronic disease that will require ongoing treatment, but with your physician working with you, it will become easier for you to live with the disease."

"We will help you understand your body's responses to your medication, your food intake, and your exercise program."

"There are diabetic support groups that some of our clients have found very helpful. Would you like a list of them?"

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a. counted b. cashed c. documented d. spent

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A(n) ________ is skilled in drawing blood from patients.

A. podiatrist B. ophthalmologist C. phlebotomist D. rheumatologist

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An alert and oriented 45-year-old female patient is complaining of shortness of breath. Although her respiratory volume and rate are satisfactory, you note cyanosis in her fingertips. Which one of the following should be your next action?

A) Administer supplemental oxygen. B) Assist respirations with the bag-valve mask. C) Place a nasopharyngeal airway and assist respirations. D) Move to the stretcher for immediate and rapid transport.

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