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This is a potentially fatal complication that results in the introduction of fluids and carbohydrates for
patients who are malnourished.
Reefeeding syndrome
The following are characteristics of which Cluster B personality Disorder: Arrogance, Grandiosity, lack of
empathy and sensitive to criticism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
People living with bulimia nervosa tend to be:
A. Underweight
B. Average weight
C. Obese
D. Morbidly obes
B. Average weight
31. A nurse is attempting to differentiate between the symptoms of anorexia nervosa and the symptoms
of bulimia. Which statement delineates the difference between these two disorders?
A. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have eroded tooth enamel, whereas clients diagnosed
with bulimia nervosa do not.
B. Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience hypotension, edema, and lanugo, whereas
clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa do not.
C. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience extreme nutritional deficits, whereas clients
diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not.
D. Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience amenorrhea, whereas clients diagnosed with
anorexia nervosa do not.
C. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience extreme nutritional deficits, whereas clients
diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not
The nurse working with a client diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa asks the client to recall a time in life
when food could be consumed without purging. Which best explains the purpose of the nurse's
question?
A. To emphasize that the client is capable of consuming food without purging
B. To incorporate specific foods into the meal plan to reflect pleasant memories
C. To encourage autonomy in the treatment plan
D. To gain insight into the disorder
A. To emphasize that the client is capable of consuming food without purging
A nurse questions the order to begin nourishing an emaciated client slowly. The prescriber explains the
reason behind this choice is:
, A. Clients may die from being nourished too quickly
B. Introducing food slowly encourages client compliance
C. There is no medical justification for this
D. Introducing nourishment quickly causes client anxiety
A. Clients may die from being nourished too quickly
A nurse is caring for a client with an eating disorder. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following
ethical concepts when they allow the client to refuse to drink a between meal protein and calorie
supplement?
A. Fidelity
B. Beneficence
C. Veracity
D. Autonomy
D. Autonomy
A nurse is admitting a 14-year-old with conduct disorder. What would the nurse anticipate finding in this
assessment?
A. Bullying of others
B. Vulnerable demeanor
C. Repetitive counting
D. Ritualistic activities
A. Bullying of others
Personality traits most likely to be documented regarding a patient demonstrating characteristics of a
paranoid personality disorder are:
A. Affable, generous
B. Suspicious, holds grudges
C. Dramatic speech, impulsive
D. Perfectionist, inflexible
B. Suspicious, holds grudges
What is the difference between conduct disorder (CD) and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD)?
A. CD is mild and involves inattention
B. ODD does not involve physical aggression
C. CD is only present in boys
D. ODD is only diagnosed before age 5
B. ODD does not involve physical aggression
A nurse is assessing a 5-year-old client with autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following
manifestations will the nurse assess?
A. Sedation
B. Repetitive hand gestures