Mental health exam 3 Questions and Verified Answers [] 100% Pass
Mental health exam 3 Questions and Verified Answers [] 100% Pass Tooth erosion. Hand calluses. Hypokalemia. - Ans →A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has an eating disorder. During data collection, which of the following findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of bulimia vervosa? (Select all the apply.) amenorrhea - Ans →a nurse is assisting a client who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, what clinical finding supports this diagnosis? over 30% within 6 months - Ans →what percentage of weight loss must occur to require a patient be hospitalized? temperature of 96.1F (Hypothermia due to loss of SQ tissue or dehydration) - Ans →What clinical finding in a patient with anorexia would require hospitalization? decreased socialization - Ans →what is an early indication of depression? Therapeutic holding technique - Ans →What intervention is highest priority in a child who has conduct disorder who is being destructive, throwing thing, and kicking others? identify the clients nutritional status - Ans →A client has lost 25lbs in the last 3 months. She weighs 88 lbs and states that she is fat. What is the first priority? russel's sign and tooth erosions - Ans →what are some basic signs a client is struggling with bulimia nervosa? 30% weight loss or more in 6 months a temp of 96.8 or less (hypothermia) Potassium level less than 3 HR under 40 - Ans →A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa, which of the following criteria would support hospitalization. early identification of changes such as decreased social involvement is important - Ans →a nurse is planning DC teaching to a family member of a pt newly diangosed with depression, what should the nurse teach about relapse? no- they are at risk of self harm - Ans →should you move a pt with depression to a private room? less pressured speech less insomnia less grandiose - Ans →what is a sign that valproic acid is working for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Explain to the client they need to calm down or they will be dismissed from the group. - Ans →in group a bipolar patient begins bragging and dominating the situation- what should the nurse do? restrict caffeine (diuretic) - Ans →an anorexic client who needs to increase oral intake- what interventions should the nurse take? No, however, rewards could be used for the amount of calories taken in. - Ans →should you offer rewards for the amt of weight gained by a client with an eating D/O? no, the client shouldn't be consuming less than 1200 calories/day but 2500 calories may be too overwhelming, provide the client with small frequent meals throughout the day. - Ans →while caring for a client with an eating D/O should you increase daily caloric intake to 2500 calories? "It is easier to talk about my feelings now." - Ans →Which statement made by the client with depression would show a decreased suicide risk? "I am relieved now that my financial affairs are in order." - Ans →Which statement made by the client with depression would show an increased suicide risk? Fever-(this is a sign of serotonin syndrome) *not sexual disfunction as this is common and expected* - Ans →A client with depression is taking an SSRI like paroxetine, what should you educate the client to report to their provider if they notice? The patient has not slept in 24 hours *not fine hand tremors- this is a normal and expected side effect* - Ans →A bipolar client is taking valproic acid, what is a priority assessment finding?
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