Which personality characteristic would the nurse expect in a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder?
a. Grandiosity
b. Impulsivity
c. Perfectionism
d. Suspiciousness
C
Often, the individual with an eating disorder is seen as compliant, perfectionist, introverted, and having self-esteem and relationship problems. The other characteristics are rarely seen among patients with eating disorders.
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1. The Native American culture dictates that terminal illnesses are to be treated only by folk healers. 2. Terminal illness is believed to be a condition created by an imbalance in yin and yang. 3. Some Native Americans feel that rituals performed by a shaman are the best treatment for illness. 4. Illness is a result of sinful behavior, so medical treatment will not be effective.
The nurse needs to prepare a solution for client care. How many 25 gram tablets are needed to prepare 1000 mL of a 60% solution?
1. 12 2. 18 3. 24 4. 32
A client comes into the prenatal clinic accompanied by her boyfriend. When asked by the nurse why she is there, the client looks down, and the boyfriend states, "She says she is pregnant
She constantly complains of feeling tired, and her vomiting is disgusting." What is a priority for the nurse to do at this point? 1. Ask the client what time of the day her fatigue is more common. 2. Recommend that the woman have a pregnancy test done as soon as possible. 3. Continue the interview of the client in private. 4. Give the woman suggestions on ways to decrease the vomiting.
A study with scientific merit always has high implementation potential
A) True B) False