The nurse is reviewing data collected from an adolescent patient suspected of having anorexia nervosa. Which findings should the nurse identify as contributing to this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
1. distorted body image
2. loss of control over food intake
3. purging
4. binge eating
5. normal or above average body weight
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and loss of control over food intake. Purging, binge eating, and normal or above average weight are characteristics of bulimia nervosa.
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During a physical assessment, the nurse notes that a patient has bright red blood in the feces. The nurse recognizes that the bleeding is most likely caused by:
a. bleeding in the upper intestinal tract. b. bleeding in the lower intestinal tract. c. bleeding in the entire intestinal tract. d. consumption of cranberry juice.
A nurse is writing instructions on the discharge sheet of a client with a nasointestinal tube inserted for temporary feedings after discharge. Which of the following instruction should the nurse provide?
A) Internet resources for answering questions B) Guidelines for delaying a feed C) Technique for removing the tube for cleaning D) Method of assessing gastric residual
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1. "I have to be in isolation so that I won't infect anyone else." 2. "I'm surprised that the hospital has to report this to the health department." 3. "Adults have a worse time with the disease than kids do." 4. "Just go ahead and give me an antibiotic so that I can get on with my life."