The client thinks her nose is so ugly that most people cannot bear to look at her. She often describes herself as ugly. The client is experiencing
1. somatization.
2. hypochondriasis.
3. a conversion reaction.
4. body dysmorphic disorder.
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Criteria for body dysmorphic disorder
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A nephrology nurse is providing information to a patient who is considering peritoneal dialysis as a treatment modality for his end-stage renal disease. Which of the following is a goal of peritoneal dialysis?
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A patient is prescribed donepezil (Aricept) for Alzheimer's disease. What assessment is most important after giving this drug?
a. Blood pressure b. Bowel sounds c. Peripheral pulses d. Signs of bleeding
According to Piaget, one basic concept that a child will learn during the first year is that
A) he is separate from his parents. B) he cannot be fooled by changing shapes. C) his parents are not perfect. D) most procedures can be reversed.