Wellness and Life Changes Answers

Choose the correct stage of grief.The stage is characterized by disbelief in the illness.The stage involves feelings of sadness and hopelessness.In the stage, a patient might say, “I’d give my life savings to be rid of this pain.”The stage is characterized by a patient finding peace with the illness.

Choose the correct defense mechanism for each behavior.An adolescent boy blames himself and starts smoking marijuana when he finds out he has cancer. A woman learns she has breast cancer and visits 30 websites to learn more. When her sister asks how she is feeling, she says, “Everything is fine.” A girl finds out she has diabetes. She says she does not need to follow a strict diet because “I’m sure someone will invent a cure any day now.” A man learns he is dying of heart disease. He jokes to friends that his heart has been broken so many times, he is surprised there is one left to catch a disease.

Check all boxes that describe a patient exhibiting signs of substance abuse.