An appropriate goal for a patient who is on behavior modification for anorexia nervosa is:
A) Gain 1 lb per week
B) Eat all food at each meal
C) Discuss the meaning of food to the patient for 1 hour every day
D) Attend therapeutic cooking classes daily
A
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Which of the following over-the-counter skin preparations should the nurse instruct the elderly to use with caution?
A) superfatted soaps B) emollients that keep the skin moist C) steroid-based ointments and creams D) sunblock
The best nursing approach to prevent feeding tube obstruction is:
a. dilute the feeding to make it flow more easily. b. flush the tube every 4 hours with 20 to 30 mL of tap water. c. pass a stylet daily to keep the tubing clear. d. use a larger bore tube where possible.
An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. What can the nurse explain to the patient about this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Antibodies form against the person's own IgG. 2. The onset of the disorder is slower in older adults. 3. It is a delayed hypersensitivity response to an antigen. 4. There can be abnormalities in both B and T immunity cells. 5. Inflammatory process is stimulated by T cells and destroys articular cartilage.
After being exposed to a dose of more than 5000 rads of radiation during a terrorist bombing, the patient's skin will show what manifestation within a few days to months?
A) Erythema B) Recurring erythema C) Desquamation D) Necrosis