The nurse is caring for a client with an eating disorder in which self-imposed starvation resulted in more than a 15% loss of body weight. This condition is known as:
a. anorexia nervosa c. obesity
b. bulimia d. substance abuse
A
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which self-imposed starvation results in more than a 15% or greater loss of body weight and can be a result of psychological issues.
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a. Tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract increase during the second trimester. b. Sluggish emptying of the gallbladder, resulting from the effects of progesterone, often causes heartburn. c. Lower blood pressure at this time decreases blood flow to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. d. Enlarging uterus and altered esophageal sphincter tone predispose the woman to have heartburn.
Which one of the following is a true statement about mobility and safety for older adults?
a. Use of restraints on older patients helps prevent injuries from falls. b. Falls that do not cause physical injury are not significant. c. The get-up-and-go test provides a measure of a patient's energy and initiative. d. Lowering the bed and fluorescent tapes are interventions to increase safety.
The client has developed memory problems, difficulty hearing, and tremors. The nurse knows that the following food may have contributed to these symptoms?
1. Raw vegetables 2. Unpasteurized milk 3. Improperly cooked poultry 4. Fish
Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. Which of the following was the most likely causative agent?
1. Chemical agent 2. Viral agent 3. Bacterial agent 4. Ionizing radiation