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strangeaffliction

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20 below normal weight than for a 130-pound patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who purges?
 
  a. Powerlessness
  b. Ineffective coping
  c. Disturbed body image
  d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

Question 2

Which personality characteristic is a nurse most likely to assess in a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
 
  a. Carefree flexibility
  b. Rigidity, perfectionism
  c. Open displays of emotion
  d. High spirits and optimism


yasmina

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

ANS: D
The patient with bulimia nervosa usually maintains a close to normal weight, whereas the patient with anorexia nervosa may approach starvation. The incorrect options may be appropriate for patients with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Rigid thinking, inability to demonstrate flexibility, and difficulty changing cognitions are characteristic of patients with eating disorders. The incorrect options are rare in a patient with an eating disorder. Inflexibility, controlled emotions, and pessimism are more the rule.


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strangeaffliction

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
No problemo


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