A nursing diagnosis for a patient with bulimia nervosa is Ineffective coping related to feelings of loneliness and isolation, as evidenced by use of overeating and self-induced vomiting to comfort self
Select the best outcome related to this diagnosis. Within 2 weeks, the patient will: a. appropriately express angry feelings.
b. verbalize two positive things about self.
c. verbalize the importance of eating a balanced diet.
d. identify two alternative methods of coping with loneliness and isolation.
D
The outcome of identifying alternative coping strategies is most directly related to the diagnosis of ineffective coping. This outcome is measurable. The distracters relate to other nursing diagnoses.
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A. Cochrane Database B. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature C. Government websites D. Healthy People initiative
The parent of a 13-year-old boy is concerned because the teenager wants to hang out with friends all the time and has stated that he wants to get his ear pierced because all his friends have pierc-ings. What is the best response from the nurse?
a. "I think you need to seek counseling for your son." b. "I think this is just a phase that will quickly pass." c. "Your son needs to find new friends." d. "Your son's behavior is normal; he is try-ing to assert his independence."
A nurse is caring for a client with infection caused by a pathogenic microorganism. The
microorganism is known to produce a poisonous substance called a toxin. What cellular effect of toxins should the nurse be aware of? A) They destroy mucous membranes B) They interrupt cellular metabolism C) They stop carbohydrate synthesis D) They cause chronic fatigue
The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require home care. The nurse has noticed that a high percentage of the families parents divorce. In an attempt to reduce the divorce rate among the parents, the nurse creates an educational session for parents of medically fragile children. Which should be the focus of this session?
1. Communication 2. Financial stability 3. Ways to meet the child's physical needs 4. The state laws that have relevance to the medically fragile child.