Which information related to the physiology of circadian rhythms ...

[Destiiny22]

Which information related to the physiology of circadian rhythms would be most significant in the assessment of a patient suspected of having bipolar disorder?
 
  1. Personality patterns
  2. Psychiatric diagnosis
  3. Negative thought patterns
  4. Sleep and appetite patterns

Question 2

The nurse knows that which is the priority nursing diagnosis for patient with anorexia nervosa who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of refeeding syndrome?
 
  1. Anxiety
  2. Body Image, Disturbed
  3. Self-Esteem, Chronic Low
  4. Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less Than Body Requirements

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: Sleep and appetite patterns are part of the physiologic circadian rhythms, and a disruption of these patterns may explain many bipolar disorder symptoms. Personality patterns, psychiatric diagnoses, and negative thought patterns are not related to physiology.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient with anorexia nervosa who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of refeeding syndrome is Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less Than Body Requirements. This patient's life may be at risk. Anxiety, disturbed body image, and chronic low self-esteem can be addressed once the patient's physical safety has been restored.