Exam 14: Eating Disorders

A patient has anorexia nervosa.The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and has lost 25% of body weight.The serum potassium is 2.7 mg/dl.Which nursing diagnosis applies?

A nursing diagnosis for a patient with bulimia nervosa is: Ineffective coping,related to feelings of loneliness as evidenced by overeating to comfort self,followed by self-induced vomiting.The best outcome related to this diagnosis is that within 2 weeks the patient will:

Physical assessment of a patient with bulimia often reveals:

A patient referred to the eating disorders clinic has lost 35 pounds in 3 months and has developed amenorrhea.For which physical manifestations of anorexia nervosa should a nurse assess? Select all that apply.

What behavior by a nurse caring for a patient with an eating disorder indicates the nurse needs supervision?

A patient being admitted to the eating disorders unit has a yellow cast to the skin and fine,downy hair covering the body.The patient weighs 70 pounds;height is 5 feet,4 inches.The patient is quiet and says only,"I won't eat until I look thin." What is the priority initial nursing diagnosis?

A patient with anorexia nervosa is resistant to weight gain.What is the rationale for establishing a contract with the patient to participate in measures designed to produce a specified weekly weight gain?

When a nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight,the nurse should state:

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

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

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

Which nursing diagnosis is more applicable to a patient with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20% below normal weight than for a 130-pound patient with bulimia nervosa who purges?

A patient who is referred to the eating disorders clinic has lost 35 pounds during 3 months.To assess eating patterns,the nurse should ask the patient:

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

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

A nurse conducting group therapy on the eating disorders unit schedules the sessions immediately after meals for the primary purpose of:

One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit.Which patient should be admitted? The patient whose weight dropped from:

While providing health teaching for a patient with binge-purge bulimia,a nurse should emphasize information about:

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

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 term should be documented?