Exam 16: Eating Disorders

Which statement by a patient with an eating disorder reflects a correct understanding of the condition?

Disturbed body image is the nursing diagnosis for a patient with an eating disorder.Which outcome indicator is most applicable to this diagnosis?

A nurse conducts group therapy on the eating disorders unit.Sessions are scheduled immediately after meals.What is the rationale?

A patient with anorexia nervosa is treated as an outpatient.Select the desired outcome related to the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements.Within 1 week,the patient will:

A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight.Select the nurse's best comment.

Which nursing intervention has highest priority for a patient with bulimia nervosa?

Which nursing diagnosis is more relevant for 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 referred to the eating disorders clinic lost 35 pounds over 3 months.To assess eating patterns,the nurse should ask:

What behavior signals that a nurse caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa is experiencing rescue feelings? The nurse:

When teaching a patient with binge-purge bulimia,the nurse should give priority to information about:

A student transfers from a hometown college to a university 200 miles away after breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years.She was slow to make friends at the university.The history shows a close relationship with her mother and sister.She began eating large quantities when she felt sad,and then she induced vomiting.When the student's schoolwork declined,she sought help from the university health clinic.During the initial interview,what priority issue should the nurse address?

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

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

A nurse monitors a patient with anorexia nervosa for complications of refeeding.Which assessment is most important?

Prioritize these nursing diagnoses for a patient with bulimia nervosa. A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements B) Chronic low self-esteem C) Loneliness D) Risk for imbalanced fluid volume

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

Which assessment finding is most associated with bulimia nervosa?

A 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?

Which theme is most likely during family therapy with parents,siblings,and a teen patient with anorexia nervosa who engages in provocative behavior?

An 18-year-old referred to the mental health center often cooks gourmet meals but eats only tiny portions.The patient wears layers of loose clothing saying,"I like the style." The patient's weight dropped from 130 to 95 pounds.She has amenorrhea.Which diagnosis is most likely?