Janice, age 14, is markedly obese and has a poor self-image. How do you differentiate between compulsive eating and bulimia?
A. Bulimia results in irregular menstruation.
B. A compulsive eater does not induce vomiting.
C. A compulsive eater has tooth and gum erosion.
D. A compulsive eater does compulsive exercising.
Answer: B. A compulsive eater does not induce vomiting.
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The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged client who is in pain secondary to a compound fracture resulting from a motor vehicle crash. The nurse recognizes which items as true when providing care to this client?
Select all that apply. 1. It is best for the nurse to reason with the child in managing the pain. 2. The child will often respond with crying and anger because he perceives pain as a threat to security. 3. Try to avoid touching or holding the child to reduce the level of pain. 4. Appeal to the child's belief in magic by using a magic blanket to take away pain. 5. The child might consider pain a punishment for previous misbehaviors.
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a. Bumetanide (Bumex) b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Spironolactone (Aldactone) d. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy. What should the nurse include in these instructions?
A. Report signs of constipation. B. Report the improvement of hoarseness. C. Take aspirin before the surgery. D. Report sensations of tingling in toes, fingers, or lips.