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This response dismisses the client's concerns and does not address the underlying issue.

This response is appropriate, but it does not address the underlying issue of altered taste perception.

This response suggests a solution but does not address the underlying issue of altered taste perception.

Reinforcing the importance of daily weights is important, but in this case, the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring immediate intervention.

Calling the healthcare provider for further instructions is appropriate because the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring a change in treatment.

Documenting the findings is important, but in this case, the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring immediate intervention.

This statement does not align with the typical behavior of a person with anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa often have a distorted body image and may fear gaining weight, but they do not typically avoid eating because they do not like the taste of food.

This statement may be true for some people with anorexia nervosa, but it is not a defining characteristic of the disorder. People with anorexia nervosa often restrict their food intake to a much lower level than 2,000 calories per day.

This statement does not align with the typical behavior of a person with anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa often obsessively track their calorie intake and may keep meticulous records of what they eat.

Calcium levels are not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN. Calcium levels can be affected by a variety of factors and are not a specific marker for the effectiveness of TPN.

Hematocrit (Hct) measures the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. It is not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN.

White blood cell count (WBC) is a marker of immune function and is not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN.

Using a dosimeter to measure radiation levels may be necessary in certain situations, but it is not the first step in determining what type of PPE to use.

This is the most appropriate action. It is important to assess the situation and gather information before determining what type of PPE is needed.

Decontaminating victims before intervening is not the nurse's responsibility. The focus should be on protecting oneself and providing care to those who need it.

Reviewing the client's medications requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

Notifying the case manager of the client's wishes for community resources requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

Assessing the client's wound requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

The foot is not a typical site for obtaining a blood specimen by venipuncture.

This arm is not ideal for venipuncture because the client is receiving IV fluids through an IV catheter in the basilic vein of the right forearm.

The right forearm is not ideal for venipuncture because the client is receiving IV fluids through an IV catheter in the basilic vein of the right forearm.

While parental influence can play a role in substance use disorders, there is no information in the scenario to support this as a potential underlying reason for the client's opioid use.

There is no mention of hallucinations in the client's history, and using opioids to perform better at work is not a typical reason for opioid use disorder.

While opioids can induce drowsiness and promote sleep, this is not typically a primary reason for developing an opioid use disorder in individuals with chronic pain conditions.