Which of the following conditions are eating disorders? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pica
b. Purging
c. Cataplexy
d. Binge eating
e. Hypersomnia
f. Nocturnal myoclonus
A, B, D
These are types of eating disorders. The other options describe sleeping disorders.
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a. Safety in the home b. Nutritional elements in Meals on Wheels federally funded food for elderly people c. Activities of daily living d. Cardiac output in persons with congestive heart failure
A client is diagnosed with a disorder that affects the production of glucocorticoids in the body. Which affects should the nurse expect because of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Heightened response to pain 2. Increased blood glucose level 3. Increased lipolysis from fatty acids 4. Protein breakdown in times of stress 5. Difficulty with carbohydrate metabolism
To give the pregnant adolescent a role in her prenatal care, the nurse could allow her to:
1. Choose the type of prenatal vitamin she takes. 2. Measure and record her weight at each visit. 3. Choose the schedule of her prenatal visits. 4. Decide if she wants her labor to be induced.
The nurse is scheduled for a yearly evaluation by the nursing supervisor. When planning for this meeting, the nurse should recognize the importance of
a. scheduling the evaluation during a time when anxiety level is high. b. becoming reactive when faced with constructive criticism. c. demonstrating defensiveness when discussing the evaluation with the supervisor. d. listening carefully during the evaluation and paraphrasing constructive criticism.