PSYCHOSOCIAL 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to identify for a client admitted to the
psychiatric unit for management of anorexia nervosa?
Select all that apply
1. Weigh daily.
2. Allow only 20 minutes of exercise daily.
3. Allow the client to bargain for privileges as long as the client eats.
4. Stay with the client during the established time for meals.
5. Maintain visual observation for 1 hour following meals.
1.,4. & 5. Correct: Weigh daily, immediately upon rising and following morning void, using
same scale and clothes if possible. The established time for meals is usually 30 minutes. This
takes the focus off of food and eating and provides the client with attention and reinforcement.
The hour following meals may be used to discard food stashed from tray or to engage in self-
induced vomiting.
2. Incorrect: The client will work with their primary healthcare provider to create a controlled
exercise program. This is usually done once healthy eating habits and some weight gain is
achieved. See the word only in this option and think incorrect.
3. Incorrect: Do not argue or bargain with the client who is resistant to treatment. Be matter of
fact about which behaviors are unacceptable and how privileges will be restricted for
noncompliance. The person who is denying a problem and who also has a weak ego will use
manipulation to achieve control.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to identify for a client admitted to the
psychiatric unit for management of anorexia nervosa?
Select all that apply
1. Weigh daily.
2. Allow only 20 minutes of exercise daily.
3. Allow the client to bargain for privileges as long as the client eats.
4. Stay with the client during the established time for meals.
5. Maintain visual observation for 1 hour following meals.
1.,4. & 5. Correct: Weigh daily, immediately upon rising and following morning void, using
same scale and clothes if possible. The established time for meals is usually 30 minutes. This
takes the focus off of food and eating and provides the client with attention and reinforcement.
The hour following meals may be used to discard food stashed from tray or to engage in self-
induced vomiting.
2. Incorrect: The client will work with their primary healthcare provider to create a controlled
exercise program. This is usually done once healthy eating habits and some weight gain is
achieved. See the word only in this option and think incorrect.
3. Incorrect: Do not argue or bargain with the client who is resistant to treatment. Be matter of
fact about which behaviors are unacceptable and how privileges will be restricted for
noncompliance. The person who is denying a problem and who also has a weak ego will use
manipulation to achieve control.
