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kfurse

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on: Jul 19, 2018
In an art therapy session, a client with anorexia nervosa was asked to draw a picture of herself. Which drawing would likely depict the client's view of herself?
 
  1. A tall, slim girl with obvious muscle definition
  2. A malnourished teenager with thin, lanky extremities
  3. A grossly obese figure lacking feminine characteristics
  4. A shapely figure of a model who she admires

Question 2

A high school cheerleader was admitted to the eating disorders unit, having developed hypoka-lemia as the result of purging. Which of these medications will probably be prescribed for the client?
 
  1. Potassium
  2. Calcium gluconate
  3. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  4. Ferrous sulfate


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Clients with anorexia nervosa have unrealistic perceptions of their body images; they see them-selves as much heavier than they are in reality. Options 1 and 2: The client with anorexic nervosa does not see herself as either attractive or malnourished. Option 4: The client with anorexia ner-vosa does not view herself as shapely or as being like her role model.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Hypokalemia, low serum potassium, is treated by administering potassium either by IV or as oral supplements. 1. There is no indication for use of calcium gluconate. 3. Reglan is used to treat gastroparesis. 4. Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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