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Showing 18 questions, Sign in for moreThe nurse is completing discharge teaching for an 18-year-old client who is hospitalized for treatment of anorexia nervosa. Which statement should the nurse make?
The nurse is assessing the appropriateness of a self-help group for a 20-year-old client recently diagnosed with an eating disorder. The nurse should pay initial attention to which of the following?
The nurse is working with the family of a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, who has canceled the last two family counseling sessions. Which of the following could be reasons for this noncompliance? Select all that apply.
The nurse is planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client who has an eating disorder. Which nursing interventions would be appropriate for this client?
The nurse is caring for a client whose father states, “My wife was always too protective; that’s the reason our child has this problem now.”
The nurse should realize that the father’s statement is most likely:
The nurse is listening to the mother of a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who confides that she has always been very protective and is concerned her overprotectiveness is the reason her child developed the eating disorder. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is:
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with an eating disorder who has a nursing diagnosis of low self-esteem.
Which nursing intervention would address this client’s problem?
The nurse is evaluating a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa to determine readiness for discharge. Which of the following evaluations would lead the treatment team to consider discharge? Select all that apply.
The nurse is evaluating a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which outcome indicates that the client’s problem of impaired body image has improved?
The nurse is managing a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which long-term outcome indicates that the client’s problem has improved?
The nurse is admitting an adolescent to the psychiatric service in stable physical condition with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks and is very thin but is excessively concerned about being overweight.
What is the most important initial nursing intervention?
The nurse is establishing care plan targets for a client with anorexia nervosa. What is an appropriate behavior modification goal for this client?
The nurse is evaluating a client with anorexia nervosa to reassess behaviors after admission. Which finding indicates that the therapy is beginning to become effective?
The nurse is working with clients with a variety of eating disorders. Which characteristic unique to bulimia nervosa differentiates this disorder from anorexia nervosa?
The nurse is coordinating discharge planning for a client who is leaving the inpatient psychiatric facility after 1 month of treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Which outcome is appropriate during discharge planning for this client?
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa and is severely malnourished. The client continues to refuse to eat. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
The nurse is managing a client with anorexia nervosa.
Which medication has been used with some success for this condition?
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