The nurse identifies Nutrition altered, more than body ...

[Zulu123]

The nurse identifies Nutrition altered, more than body requirements related to obesity as the nursing diagnosis for a client taking an anorexiant. A successful outcome of this diagnosis would be that the client:
 
  a. loses two to four pounds per month until desired weight is obtained.
  b. joins an exercise group.
  c. verbalizes a 1500-calorie-per-day diet plan.
  d. weighs self daily.

Question 2

After client teaching about methylphenidate HCL, which statement by the client would indicate further teaching is necessary?
 
  a. I should take this medication early in the day.
  b. I should ask my doctor about my anticoagulant medication.
  c. This medication may cause physical dependence.
  d. This medication is safe to take with my MAO inhibitor.

[zoeyesther]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is a measurable outcome for this nursing diagnosis.
B Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.
C Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.
D Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a CNS stimulant, so this remark indicates client understanding.
B Incorrect: This drug can result in serious drug-drug interactions with anticoagulant therapy, so this response indicates client understanding.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
D Correct: This drug can result in serious drug-drug interactions with MAO inhibitor therapy. so this response indicates the client needs more teaching.

[Zulu123]

Excellent

[olderstudent]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it