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pepyto · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is engaged in psychoeducational activities with a hospitalized patient diagnosed with bulimia nervos

a. The nurse says, When you feel the need to vomit,
a. do vigorous aerobic exercise until the urge goes away.
b. seek out a staff member to talk about your feelings.
c. call your parents on the phone to show you care.
d. allow yourself to vomit, but avoid purging.

Question 2

Which aspects of assessment are most important for a patient with diffuse Lewy body disease who is agitated? Select all that apply.

a. Medications recently administered
b. Objective signs of pain
c. Sleep disturbances
d. Urinary output
e. Heart sounds

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Resistance to the urge to vomit or purge can be strengthened by reporting it to a nurse and talking about the feelings that the individual experienced before the urge and the feelings being experienced presently. Once feelings are identified, the patient can begin to work on alternate coping strategies. The other options are not helpful.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Patients with dementia who exhibit disruptive behavior might be delirious, confused, or in pain. Because they cannot make their needs known, the nurse should investigate all possible causes. Agitation may result from urinary retention. Heart sounds are not likely to be affected.