Symptoms of eating disorders may overlap and are difficult to identify.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient who had abdominal surgery has been hospitalized for 4 days. He has no history of psychiatric disorder but is described by his family as having "always been a difficult person who blames others for everything that goes wrong."
From the day of admission, he has verbally abused the nurses for their inability to provide care that keeps him pain free and comfortable. Which history most likely explains this style of coping? a. Child-rearing that did not teach respect for others b. Exposure to violent role models in the media c. A personality style that externalizes problems d. Increased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin
Lifestyle factors and risk factors can directly affect health. Lifestyle factors and risk factors influence the numbers of illnesses and deaths. A nurse is reviewing with the client aspects of the client's current lifestyle
What is the highest priority example of a risk factor that this client cannot control? A) Smoking B) Nutrition C) Genetic makeup D) Stress
Passive range-of-motion exercises are done:
a. By the person b. By a health team member c. By the person with your help d. With a trapeze
A nurse prepares to administer a scheduled injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol depot) to an outpatient with schizophrenia. As the nurse swabs the site, the patient shouts, "Stop! I don't want to take that medicine anymore. I hate the side effects
Select the nurse's best action. a. Assemble other staff for a show of force and proceed with the injection, using restraint if necessary. b. Stop the medication administration procedure and say to the patient, "Tell me more about the side effects you've been having." c. Proceed with the injection but explain to the patient that there are medications that will help reduce the unpleasant side effects. d. Say to the patient, "Since I've already drawn the medication in the syringe, I'm required to give it, but let's talk to the doctor about delaying next month's dose."