RN Mental Health 2019 With NGN

RN Mental Health 2019 With NGN ( 69 Questions)

Question 2 :

A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa and began treatment 1 month ago. Which of the following findings indicates the client's adherence to the treatment plan?



Correct Answer: A

The client's statement reflects a realistic and positive attitude  toward recovery and a decrease in perfectionism, which is a common trait among clients  with anorexia nervosa. Following cooking blogs may indicate an unhealthy obsession with  food and calories. A BMI of 14 is still below the normal range of 18.5 to 24.9 and indicates severe malnutrition. A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is below the normal range of 3.5 to 5.0  mEq/L and indicates electrolyte imbalance. 


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