The nurse is caring for an adolescent girl with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings would warrant hospitalization rather than outpatient treatment?
A) Weight gain of one-half pound per week
B) Food refusal
C) Body mass index of 18
D) Soft, sparse body hair and dry, sallow skin
B
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A) Baclofen (Lioresal) B) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) C) Metaxalone (Skelaxin) D) Orphenadrine (Banflex)
The nurse, working in an emergency department, is preparing to care for a client admitted with a traumatic amputation of the left hand. Which personal protective equipment would the nurse wear?
1. Gloves 2. Gown and gloves 3. Gown, gloves, and mask 4. Gloves and mask
Which of the following nursing approaches to the client with mania is consistent with Rosemarie Parse's theory of human becoming?
a. being present for the client, offering unconditional support b. directing the client's increased energy to productive outlets c. creating a structured environment to reduce stress d. establishing regular rest periods for the client
As team members, cells have become specialized in anatomic structure and physiologic function. The student nurse is reviewing the cell properties and physiologic functions
Based on this information, which is the best description for anabolism to include as an explanation for the nursing instructor? A) Ability of cells to breakdown, disintegrate, or tear substances into simpler substances B) Ability of muscle cells to move C) Ability of cells to build up, assimilate, or convert ingested substances. D) Ability of the cells to duplicate themselves