Author Question: A 33-year-old patient states, I eat anything I want and just have a laxative for dessert The nurse ... (Read 16 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 33-year-old patient states, I eat anything I want and just have a laxative for dessert The nurse realizes that this patient is exhibiting which behavior?

1. bulimia
2. anorexia
3. effective weight control
4. distorted body image

Question 2

The parent of a 12-year-old states, My child saw an older adolescent who was extremely overweight. Ever since then, my child won't eat. The nurse realizes that the child might be demonstrating what behavior?

1. an irrational fear of gaining weight
2. defiance directed at the parent
3. normal preadolescent behavior
4. an internal power struggle

leeeep · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
In bulimia and after binge eating, the patient may induce vomiting or take excessive quantities of laxatives or diuretics. Anorexic behaviors involve avoidance of eating. Laxative use is not a healthful means to control body weight. There is no discussion of the patient's perceived body image.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Anorexia nervosa typically begins during adolescence. Patients with anorexia nervosa have a distorted body image and irrational fear of gaining weight. Defiant behaviors involve rebellion. The child is not demonstrating that type of behavior. It is not normal for a preadolescent child to discontinue eating. The child is not demonstrating behaviors consistent with an internal power struggle.