Author Question: The nurse assesses an 18-year-old female client who is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. ... (Read 138 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse assesses an 18-year-old female client who is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.

The nurse finds the client has well developed muscles, damage and discoloration of the teeth, mild dehydration, and metabolic alkalosis, and suspects the possibility of: 1. Binge eating disorder with excessive use of laxatives.
2. Purging-type bulimia nervosa.
3. Anorexia nervosa with inadequate caloric intake.
4. Nonpurging-type bulimia nervosa.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a client for elective surgery. The appropriate description for this type of surgery is

1. Surgery that involves a high degree of risk
2. Surgery that normally involves little risk
3. Surgery that is performed immediately to preserve function
4. Surgery that is performed to improve the client's life

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The discoloration of the teeth and metabolic alkalosis in a healthy adolescent would be highly suspicious of possible purging-type bulimia nervosa. Exercise level is difficult to determine because even normal activity levels can build well defined muscles. Anorexia nervosa would not explain the findings of teeth discoloration.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Major surgery involves a high degree of risk