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Themember4 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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. Losses
b. Sleep patterns
c. School activities
d. Menstrual flow

Question 2

The client was fine 2 days ago. Today, he is confused and unable to answer questions. He is suffering from

1. deafness.
2. delirium.
3. dementia.
4. drug interactions.

zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The patient has a significant history of losses: her mother and sister are no longer available as supports, she has terminated the relationship with her boyfriend, and she has moved from her hometown. Feelings of loss and depression are often associated with bulimia. The other options are of lesser relevance.

Answer to Question 2

2
Delirium is a change of consciousness that occurs suddenly.