Of the following statements about anorexia nervosa, which are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is an eating disorder that results in extreme obesity.
b. It is considered a culture-bound syndrome.
c. It is an epidemic among American teenagers.
d. It is often discovered only when friends see the person vomiting meals.
e. It is seen in socioeconomic classes that emphasize thinness.
f. It is seen in very low income, lower socioeconomic class women.
ANS: B, E
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1. Physical environment 2. Social environment 3. Social class 4. Ethnicity
What is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make to a 5-year-old child who is undergoing a venipuncture?
a. "You must hold still or I'll have someone hold you down. This is not going to hurt." b. "This will hurt like a pinch. I'll get someone to help hold your arm still so it will be over fast and hurt less." c. "Be a big boy and hold still. This will be over in just a second." d. "I'm sending your mother out so she won't be scared. You are big, so hold still and this will be over soon."
Which statement made by the client with facial burns who has been prescribed to wear a facial mask pressure garment indicates correct understanding of the purpose of this treat-ment?
A. "After this treatment, my ears will not stick out." B. "The mask will help protect my skin from sun damage." C. "Using this mask will prevent scars from being permanent." D. "My facial scars should be less severe with the use of this mask."
Which of the following is true regarding informed consent?
a. Informed consent must be obtained for surgical procedures only. b. Parents can give informed consent for the treatment of their children. c. Informed consent means the patient is informed in medical language. d. A patient is informed that he or she has the right to revoke consent at any time.