HC3B unit 1

Which signs and symptoms would the nurse observe in clients with anorexia nervosa? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1)Cachexia 2)Purging 3)Diarrhea 4)Hypertension 5)Lanugo

1)Cachexia 2)Purging 5)Lanugo

The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about bulimia nervosa in adolescents. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective learning? 1)"The client claims to feel fat despite being underweight." 2)"The client experiences recurrent episodes of binge eating." 3)"The client exhibits intense fear of gaining weight although underweight." 4)"The client refuses to maintain body weight over a minimal ideal body weight."

2)"The client experiences recurrent episodes of binge eating."

For a client with the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, purging type, which clinical manifestation would be monitored? 1)Weight gain 2)Dehydration 3)Hyperactivity 4)Hyperglycemia

2)Dehydration

Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa who is admitted to the psychiatric unit? 1)Limit opportunities for decision-making. 2)Provide supervision during and after mealtimes. 3)Arrange for a physical exercise program with time to complete it. 4)Request that parents keep their visits to a minimum early in treatment.

2)Provide supervision during and after mealtimes.

For individuals with bulimia nervosa, which function does food serve? 1)Increases attention from others 2)Increases control over anxiety 3)Allows avoidance of growing up 4)Fulfills emotional needs

4)Fulfills emotional needs

Which characteristic is associated with anorexia nervosa? 1)Manic 2)Rebellious 3)Hypoactive 4)Perfectionistic

4)Perfectionistic

Which characteristic of the milieu is essential for clients with the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa? 1)Control enforced by staff 2)Focus on healthy food 3)Empathy from the nurses 4)Realistic guidelines

4)Realistic guidelines

Which goal would the nurse include in the plan of care for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa? 1)Plan nutritious meals. 2)Change attitudes about nutrition. 3)Understand that more food must be eating 4)Recognize how the need to control influences behavior.

4)Recognize how the need to control influences behavior.

Which client behavior would the nurse anticipate after a client with bulimia nervosa eats 2 sandwiches, 2 salads, and 4 desserts for lunch? 1)Exercising excessively 2)Hoarding of more food for a later binge 3)Active socializing with small groups of clients 4)Withdrawing from the group to go to the bathroom

4)Withdrawing from the group to go to the bathroom