Exam 14: Eating Disorders

Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets a criterion for hospitalization?

A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is hospitalized for treatment. What features should the milieu provide? (Select all that apply.)

Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa often reveals:

Which personality characteristic is a nurse most likely to assess in a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

Over the past year, a woman has cooked gourmet meals for her family but eats only tiny servings. She wears layered, loose clothing and now has amenorrhea. Her current weight is 95 pounds, a loss of 35 pounds. Which medical diagnosis is most likely?

An outpatient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has begun refeeding. Between the first and second appointments, the patient gained 8 pounds. The nurse should:

As a patient admitted to the eating disorders unit undresses, a nurse observes that the patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 70 pounds and is 5 feet, 4 inches tall. Which condition should be documented?

Which statement is a nurse most likely to hear from a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

Which nursing intervention has priority as a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa begins to gain weight?