A patient with bulimia nervosa is receiving outpatient treatment. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to recovery?
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What does the concept “the human as two”–in its broadest, m…
What does the concept “the human as two”–in its broadest, most inclusive formulation–refer to in the context of the chapter?
A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is starti…
A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is starting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). What key principles should the nurse include when educating the patient about CBT for OCD? (Select all that apply.)
According to the text, an image, vision, or symbol _________…
According to the text, an image, vision, or symbol _____________ that which it communicates and translates.
A patient is experiencing an acute panic attack with hyperve…
A patient is experiencing an acute panic attack with hyperventilation, palpitations, and a fear of dying. What are the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
A patient with illness anxiety disorder repeatedly requests…
A patient with illness anxiety disorder repeatedly requests medical tests despite negative results. The nurse plans interventions to address the patient’s health anxiety. Which approaches are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A patient reports excessive worry about multiple aspects of…
A patient reports excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, difficulty concentrating, and muscle tension that have persisted for six months. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as consistent with which anxiety disorder?
A patient is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurs…
A patient is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurse explains the different types. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?
A nurse is caring for a transgender patient experiencing gen…
A nurse is caring for a transgender patient experiencing gender dysphoria. What nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder reports increa…
A patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder reports increased thirst, fine hand tremors, and frequent urination. What is the nurse’s best response?