When undertaking care for patients with eating disorders, a nurse should first:
a. perform a complete patient assessment.
b. obtain a history from the patient's family.
c. examine personal feelings about weight.
d. question the patient as to when he or she last ate a meal.
C
Self-examination before beginning therapeutic work is wise. If the nurse suspects that he or she has an eating disorder, it may be difficult to provide care for patients who cannot regulate their eating responses.
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1. remind the patient that it is only phantom pain. 2. medicate patient with the ordered pain remedy. 3. remind him that such sensations will go away in a few weeks. 4. distract the patient with conversation.
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1. Risk of kidney damage 2. Risk of stroke 3. Risk of bleeding 4. Risk of dehydration
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which six rights of drug administration should the nurse assess for prior to administering the prescribed medication? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Right client 2. Right route of administration 3. Right dose 4. Right time of preparation 5. Right documentation
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1. They are not easily digested in the gastrointestinal tract. 2. They produce toxic by-products in the blood. 3. They are rapidly absorbed by the blood. 4. They are metabolized by the enzyme COMT in the intestinal tract.