A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old patient with bulimia ner…

A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old patient with bulimia nervosa. The patient requests to go to the restroom immediately after finishing a meal. The nurse is concerned that the patient may attempt to purge. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been freque…

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been frequently hospitalized for unexplained symptoms such as vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. The child’s mother is overly involved in the child’s care and often insists on specific treatments, despite no clear medical explanation for the child’s symptoms. The child’s symptoms tend to worsen when the mother is present. The nurse suspects

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nerv…

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who is being treated in the hospital for malnutrition. The patient is reluctant to eat and expresses a desire to lose more weight. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A 23-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital for…

A 23-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital for electrolyte imbalances due to excessive vomiting and diarrhea. She states, “I just can’t stop myself from eating large amounts of food, and I have to purge afterward to feel better.” The patient BMI is 19.1 percentile, and her lab results show low potassium levels. She expresses a desire to regain control over her eating habits.  The nurse should identify this as:

A 28-year-old woman comes to the clinic after experiencing a…

A 28-year-old woman comes to the clinic after experiencing a traumatic car accident. She reports feeling “on edge” and “constantly alert” ever since the accident. She has had recurring nightmares about the accident and is easily startled by loud noises. She avoids driving and places related to the accident, and has been feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from others. She is frequently irritable and has trouble sleeping.

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been freque…

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been frequently hospitalized for unexplained symptoms such as vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. The child’s mother is overly involved in the child’s care and often insists on specific treatments, despite no clear medical explanation for the child’s symptoms. The child’s symptoms tend to worsen when the mother is present.