Eating to excess periodically, up to 20,000 kcal/day, is termed:

1. Binging
2. Bulimia
3. Purging
4. Anorexia nervosa


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The nurse assesses which of the following clients as being at greatest risk for hypertension?

1. The female adolescent African-American 2. The Caucasian middle-aged adult who smokes 3. The Caucasian woman with central obesity who consumes 2-3 drinks per day 4. The African-American woman who enjoys traditional cultural foods and is overweight

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During the assessment of a client's respiratory system, the nurse determines that the client's expiration phase is the same length as the inspiration phase

The client's respiratory rate is 14 per minute. Which term will the nurse use to document this client finding in the medical record? 1. Obstructive breathing. 2. Bradypnea. 3. Respiratory distress. 4. Eupnea.

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Which of the following statements is true about conservators?

a. A conservatorship entails control over property, whereas a guardianship entails control over the person. b. The most legally restricting way individu-als and property can be handled are through conservatorships and guardian-ships. c. Conservators cannot be members of the conservatee's (patient's) family. d. Because a conservatorship is the least re-strictive alternative, a court hearing is not required.

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The nurse is caring for a patient with acute anxiety. What interventions are most beneficial for preventing escalation of anxiety to aggression? Select all that apply

1. Provide needed food and drink. 2. Assist the patient without delay. 3. Show a calm, positive, friendly demeanor. 4. Express sympathy and concern for the patient. 5. Decrease environmental stimuli.

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