You are part of a team who cares for patients with eating disorders. As a team, what is the main priority in the care plan for someone with an eating disorder?
A) Meeting on a daily basis to discuss manipulative behaviors you observe in the patient
B) Restrict the patient to bedrest until the first weight-gain goal is reached
C) Allow unlimited exercise and weight training
D) Weigh the patient twice daily
A
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Select all that apply. 1. decreases in metabolism resulting from increased cancer cell production 2. decreased available nutrients due to the cancers parasitic activity 3. loss of appetite due to side effects of chemotherapy 4. decreased absorption in the gastrointestinal tract 5. parenteral nutrition supplements administered via venous access devices
The nurse is orienting a new graduate nurse to the labor and birth unit. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "When a client arrives in labor, a urine specimen is obtained by catheter to check for protein and ketones." 2. "When a client arrives in labor, she will be positioned supine to facilitate a normal blood pressure." 3. "When a client arrives in labor, her prenatal record is reviewed for indications of domestic abuse." 4. "When a client arrives in labor, a vaginal exam is performed unless birth appears to be imminent."
Men may have difficulty urinating because the:
a. Kidneys atrophy b. Bladder decreases in size c. Prostate gland enlarges d. Urethra loses tone
Which physical areas does a superficial fungal infection affect?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Skin B. Lungs C. Nails D. GI tract E. Vagina