The mental health treatment team develops the therapeutic treatment plan, and each specialist plays a role in caring for the client. Every staff member assists clients with the ac-tivities of daily living and
1. eating enough food.
2. monitors their fluid intake.
3. makes sure clients follow the rules.
4. monitors progress toward treatment goals.
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All staff members monitor steps made toward the treatment goals.
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Which statement by the parent of a child with an eating disorder indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "Diabetes is not connected to eating disorders in children." B) "Diabetic complications can be accelerated in children with eating disorders." C) "If my child develops diabetes, the rate of complications may be higher than usual." D) "My child may experience uncontrolled diabetes."
The nurse is caring for a patient who has received epoetin alfa (Epogen) 2 to 3 weeks prior to a scheduled surgery. The nurse understands that this patient will likely:
a. require an antibiotic immediately prior to surgery. b. have difficulty with blood clotting fol-lowing surgery. c. not require a blood transfusion during surgery. d. develop an electrolyte imbalance during surgery.
The nurse notes a positive shifting dullness. Which diagnosis does this assessment finding support?
1) Ascites 2) Liver enlargement 3) Pancreatitis 4) An abdominal mass
The laboring primiparous client is at 7 cm, with the vertex at a +1 station. Her birth plan indicates that she and her partner took Lamaze prenatal classes, and they have planned on having a natural, unmedicated birth
Her contractions are every three minutes, and last 60 seconds. She has used relaxation and breathing techniques very successfully in her labor until the last 15 minutes. Now during contractions she is writhing on the bed, and screaming. Her labor partner is rubbing the client's back and speaking to her quietly. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for this client? A. Health seeking behaviors related to increased pain level B. Acute pain related to contractions and the birth process C. Compromised family coping related to birth process D. Deficient knowledge related to lack of information about relaxation