The Following Data Are Obtained from an 80-Year-Old Male Subject

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following data are obtained from an 80-year-old male subject complaining of shortness of breath: Which of the following interpretations is most consistent with the data?

• A) Emphysema
• B) Bronchitis
• C) Pulmonary fibrosis
• D) Asthma

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Definitions:

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals develop strategies for coping with emotional distress and enhancing interpersonal relationships.

Trauma Narrative

A therapeutic technique that involves the telling or re-telling of the traumatic event to help the individual process and integrate the experience.

Gradual Exposure

A therapeutic technique that involves slowly and systematically exposing a person to their fear or phobia to reduce anxiety gradually.

TF-CBT

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured intervention aimed at children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, helping them process and cope with traumatic memories.