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segrsyd

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Which personality characteristic would the nurse expect in a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder?
 
  a. Grandiosity
  b. Impulsivity
  c. Perfectionism
  d. Suspiciousness

Question 2

A patient has coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. The patient has risk factors for

Question 3

A nurse planning care for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa should recommend the use of
 
  a. psychodynamic group therapy.
  b. cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  c. pharmacotherapy.
  d. psychodrama.



ririgirl15

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Answer to Question 1

C
Often, the individual with an eating disorder is seen as compliant, perfectionist, introverted, and having self-esteem and relationship problems. The other characteristics are rarely seen among patients with eating disorders.

Answer to Question 2

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 3

B
Research findings indicate that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in the treatment of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. There is no evidence to suggest that the other options are as useful.



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