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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected anorexia nervosa. Which finding is most consistent
with this disorder?
A. Elevated blood pressure
✔✔ B. Bradycardia and amenorrhea
C. Increased energy levels
D. Weight gain despite restricted eating
Which of the following statements by a client with bulimia nervosa requires further teaching?
✔✔ A. “I force myself to vomit after eating to stay in control.”
B. “I sometimes feel guilty after binging.”
C. “I try to avoid eating alone.”
D. “I know I need help managing my eating habits.”
Which electrolyte imbalance is most common in clients with purging behaviors?
A. Hypercalcemia
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,B. Hypermagnesemia
✔✔ C. Hypokalemia
D. Hyponatremia
A client with binge-eating disorder is most likely to display which behavior?
✔✔ A. Eating large amounts of food rapidly when not hungry
B. Using laxatives after eating
C. Refusing to eat any carbohydrates
D. Counting calories obsessively
Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a client with anorexia nervosa?
A. Risk for infection
✔✔ B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
C. Disturbed sensory perception
D. Chronic pain
What is a common psychological feature of eating disorders?
✔✔ A. Distorted body image
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, B. Excessive trust in healthcare providers
C. High self-esteem
D. Indifference to weight or food
A nurse is educating a group of teens about body image. Which statement indicates healthy
understanding?
A. “I only eat when I’m feeling stressed.”
B. “I skip meals so I don’t gain weight.”
✔✔ C. “My weight doesn’t define my worth.”
D. “I follow diet trends on social media.”
During a family therapy session, the parent of a client with bulimia nervosa says, “We had no
idea anything was wrong.” What should the nurse explain?
✔✔ A. “Clients with bulimia often maintain a normal appearance, which makes it hard to
detect.”
B. “Bulimia always causes visible weight loss.”
C. “The disorder only happens in adults.”
D. “Most clients seek help early, so symptoms are obvious.”
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