The nurse would not adopt which of the following goals when attempting to establish a therapeutic nurse-client relationship:
A. assisting client with self care needs when appropriate.
B. helping the client identify self defeating behaviors.
C. providing the client with opportunities to socialize.
D. facilitating communication of disturbing feelings or thoughts.
Answer: C. providing the client with opportunities to socialize.
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A client is being evaluated for an eating disorder. Which nursing assessment finding is most indicative of a client with bulimia nervosa? Select all that apply
A) Younger onset than anorexia nervosa B) Denial of abnormal eating habits C) Overweight or normal weight D) Admits to purging and binging E) Eroded teeth enamel F) Appear thin but feel fat
During the morning community meeting, a client with psychosis becomes agitated, making loud threats to no one in particular, but the other clients appear increasingly uncomfortable. What action should the nurse facilitator take?
1. Address the client by name and say, "It sounds as if you are experiencing something very disturbing. Please go see the nurse who may be able to help you." 2. Direct the client by saying, "You need to sit quietly and listen until it's your turn to talk." 3. Accompany the client to his or her room so that the client can de-escalate. 4. Say to the group, "You all appear frightened by this behavior. What should we do about it?"
The priority nursing diagnosis related to the care of a patient with chronic pancreatitis with drainage through the skin and abdominal wall is:
A) Disturbed body image B) Impaired skin integrity C) Nausea D) Risk for deficient fluid volume
Growth failure in children treated with dialysis can be combated with three of the following suggestions. Which of the following items would be ill advised?
1. Serving the children alone so their restricted diets are less apparent 2. Using festive tableware and dishes 3. Dividing intake into small frequent meals 4. Varying textures and colors of foods