Which statement by the parent of a child with an eating disorder indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "Diabetes is not connected to eating disorders in children."
B) "Diabetic complications can be accelerated in children with eating disorders."
C) "If my child develops diabetes, the rate of complications may be higher than usual."
D) "My child may experience uncontrolled diabetes."
A) "Diabetes is not connected to eating disorders in children."
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A client who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) shares with the nurse that, "I feel like no one else knows what I'm dealing with.". The nurse's best response is based on the knowledge that:
1. PD is the second most common neurological disorder in people over 65. 2. It is not usual to feel alone when faced with a stressful situation. 3. The client will cope better when he realizes his family is supportive. 4. Depression is a commonly seen reaction to such a diagnosis.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated pharmacologically for the symptoms of heart failure. What would be included in the nurse's role of pharmacologic management of this patient?
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