A nurse is preparing a client who has a small bowel obstruction for insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following equipment should the nurse gather prior to the procedure?

d. Observe the client for 1 hr after meals.

Explanation:

The correct answer is d. Observe the client for 1 hr after meals.

For a client with bulimia nervosa, it is important to closely monitor their behavior after meals to prevent purging behaviors and ensure their safety. Observing the client for 1 hour after meals allows the nurse to provide support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and intervene if necessary to prevent purging episodes.

Option a, administering bupropion 1 hour before meals, is not an appropriate intervention for bulimia nervosa. Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that may be used for certain mood disorders, but it is not the primary treatment for bulimia nervosa.

Option b, allowing the client access to food throughout the day, is not a recommended intervention for a client with bulimia nervosa. Clients with bulimia nervosa often struggle with impulse control and binge eating behaviors. Allowing unrestricted access to food may exacerbate their symptoms and increase the risk of binge-purge cycles.

Option c, weighing the client once weekly, is not the most appropriate intervention for managing bulimia nervosa. While weight monitoring may be a component of treatment, it should not be the sole focus. The treatment for bulimia nervosa involves addressing the underlying psychological and behavioral factors contributing to the disorder.

By recommending the observation of the client for 1 hour after meals, the nurse can provide necessary support, monitor the client for potential purging behaviors, and promote a safe and therapeutic environment for their recovery from bulimia nervosa.

The client's partner assisting them with their meal tray (option d) is not as important as the other information and may not need to be included in the change-of-shift report.

A nurse providing change-of-shift report for a client who has heart failure should include all of the above information in the report.

The client's most recent blood pressure reading,morning laboratory results, and presence of pitting edema in the lower extremities are all important pieces of information that the incoming nurse should be aware of.