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Showing 15 questions, Sign in for moreThe nurse is caring for a client newly admitted with bulimia nervosa who exhibits severe fluid volume deficit and a serum potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L (2.8 mmol/L). Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
The nurse is planning care for a client with bulimia nervosa who has a prescription to begin refeeding protocol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse check first before initiating the protocol?
The nurse is evaluating telephone messages from four clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following clients should the nurse return the call to first?
The nurse is assessing a client with bulimia nervosa who acknowledges frequent purging via self-induced vomiting. Which of the following arterial blood gas results should the nurse prioritize reporting to the primary health care provider?
The nurse is reviewing the admission assessment data for a client suspected of having bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse consider the priority for immediate intervention?
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client with bulimia nervosa who is admitted to the psychiatric milieu. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first immediately following the conclusion of lunch?
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the neurochemical alterations associated with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements by a student indicates a correct understanding of the etiology?
The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Which of the following historical findings satisfies the minimal criteria for the frequency of episodes?
The nurse is inspecting the oral cavity of a client with a long history of bulimia nervosa characterized by self-induced vomiting. Which of the following dental manifestations should the nurse expect to observe?
The nurse is working with a client with bulimia nervosa to identify cognitive distortions during a cognitive behavioral therapy session. The client states, "If I eat one piece of chocolate, my whole diet is ruined and I might as well purge." The nurse should identify this statement as which type of distortion?
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of advanced psychotherapy interventions for a client with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following client observations provides the best evidence of positive therapeutic progress?
The nurse is evaluating a client with bulimia nervosa for signs of laxative abuse. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client with bulimia nervosa who purges via self-induced vomiting. Which of the following dermatological and glandular findings would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
The nurse is monitoring a client with bulimia nervosa who is undergoing a refeeding protocol in an inpatient unit. Which of the following clinical findings indicate that the client may be developing refeeding syndrome? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with bulimia nervosa who also exhibits symptoms of severe major depressive disorder. Which of the following pharmacological actions or considerations are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
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