A school nurse is asked to screen a female student for onset of anorexia nervosa. The nurse expects the student to be MOST likely how old?
a. 11
b. 14
c. 17
d. 20
C
The nurse would expect that the student would most likely be 17 years old. The average age of onset of anorexia nervosa is 17 . This disorder is often associated with stressful life events such as leaving home to attend college.
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A patient who has been diagnosed with depression is scheduled for cognitive therapy in addition to receiving prescribed antidepressant medication
The nurse understands that the goal of cognitive therapy will be met when what is reported by the patient? a. "I will tell myself that I am a good person when things don't go well at work." b. "My medications will make my problems go away." c. "My family will help take care of my children while I am in the hospital." d. "This therapy will improve my response to neurotransmitter impulses."