A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed as obese. During conversation, the client tells the nurse that he often cannot stop himself from eating large amounts of chips and ice cream in a single sitting. The client admits feeling ashamed after eating, and often feels uncomfortably full. Which disorder should the nurse suspect?
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Body image disturbance
C) Binge-eating disorder
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a. Child-friendly neighborhoods
b. Several different choices of houses of worship
c. Employment opportunities
d. Low crime rate
e. Safe food and water supplies
f. Varied housing choices
Which of the following teaching points would be most appropriate with a client who has a recent diagnosis of von Willebrand disease?
A) "It's important that you avoid trauma." B) "Your disease affects your platelet function rather than clot formation." C) "Make sure that you avoid taking aspirin." D) "Clotting factor VIII can help your body compensate for the difficulty in clotting."
Normally, protein is minimally present in the urine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How do penicillin V and penicillin G differ?
1. Penicillin G has a different mechanism of action. 2. Penicillin V is more potent. 3. Penicillin G is more likely to cause anaphylaxis. 4. Penicillin V can be administered orally.