How does the nurse describe a person who is bulimic?
a. Severely underweight
b. Alternates binge eating with purging
c. Introverted perfectionist
d. Has extremely close family relationships
ANS: B
Bulimia is characterized by alternating binge eating and purge behavior.
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1. sense heat or cold to the lower extremities. 2. obtain bowel control. 3. sit without assistance. 4. use his or her hands and arms.
A client who is 7 months pregnant states, "I'm worried that something will happen to my baby." Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your baby is doing fine." b. "Tell me about your concerns." c. "There is nothing to worry about." d. "The doctor is taking good care of you and your baby."
A pediatric nurse is teaching the parents of a child with a sleep disorder about sleep hygiene. She suggests that the parents:
Select all answers that apply. A) do not offer bedtime snacks. B) cut down on fluids before bedtime. C) allow the child to set his own bedtime routine. D) avoid a high level of activity and TV before bedtime.
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A) Position on the side and guide his caregivers in suctioning his mouth with a bulb syringe B) Position on the side with his head slightly below the body; use a bulb syringe to clear the mouth C) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a small suction catheter to clear the nose D) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a bulb syringe to clear the nose