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Ebrown

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A client with a diagnosis of anorexia is admitted to an inpatient setting. Which therapeutic intervention is used with caution prior to stabilization and weight gain?
 
  a. Establish rapport and trust
  b. IV or tube feeding
  c. Administering antidepressants
  d. Daily weights

Question 2

Emergency psychiatric hospitalization for a severely ill, involuntarily admitted client includes
 
  1. time in jail.
  2. a formal petition.
  3. an appointed guardian.
  4. an examination by four physicians.



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Answer to Question 1

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Administering antidepressants to clients with anorexia before they regain weight may be hazardous if the individual has a history of cardiac problems or presently has a low serum potassium level. Be sure to check the laboratory results of clients with eating disorders.

Answer to Question 2

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Involuntary psychiatric admissions must follow an established legal procedure.




Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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