Which of the following behaviors should the nurse anticipate in the client with anorexia nervosa?
1. Positive self-image
2. Constant over-eating
3. Obsessive rituals
4. Little anxiety regarding food
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Rationale: To control themselves and their environment, these individuals develop rigid rules. The rigidity often develops into obsessive rituals, particularly concerning eating and exercise.
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A. Antidepressants B. Tranquilizers C. Antipsychotics D. Stimulants
Which of the following would be most likely to experience a problem with role conflict?
a. 65-year-old grandmother who cares for her grandchildren while the mother works. b. 70-year-old retired business owner who comes to help his son run the business. c. 75-year-old retired physician who volunteers at a medical screening clinic. d. 80-year-old retired school administrator who takes educational foreign cruises several times a year.
Which statement made by a patient shows a correct understanding of human sexuality?
a. "Oral intercourse is dangerous.". b. "Sex during menstruation should be avoided.". c. "Advanced age is not by itself a deterrent to sexual function.". d. "Alcohol ingestion enhances sexual pleasure and performance.".
A client is admitted to the emergency department after an automobile accident and
complains of a stiff neck. What vertebrae ensures that the head can turn freely? A) Atlas B) Axis C) Sacrum D) Coccyx