The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital ...

[shofmannx20]

The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital with acute drug toxicity. Cocaine is believed to be the drug involved. Data collection should include the:
 
  a. Mode of administration.
  b. Actual content of the drug.
  c. Function the drug plays in the adolescent's life.
  d. Adolescent's level of interest in rehabilitation.

Question 2

Which statement is most descriptive of bulimia during adolescence?
 
  a. Strong sense of control over eating behavior
  b. Feelings of elation after the binge-purge cycle
  c. Profound lack of awareness that the eating pattern is abnormal
  d. Weight that can be normal, slightly above normal, or below normal

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When the drug is questionable or unknown, every effort must be made to determine the type, amount of drug taken, the mode and time of administration, and factors relating to the onset of presenting symptoms. Because the actual content of most street drugs is highly questionable, this information would be difficult to obtain. It is helpful to know the pattern of use but not essential during this emergency. This is an inappropriate time for an evaluation about the level of interest in rehabilitation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Individuals with bulimia are of normal weight or more commonly slightly above normal weight. Those who also restrict their intake can become severely underweight. Behavior related to this eating disorder is secretive, frenzied, and out of control. These cycles are followed by self-deprecating thoughts and a depressed mood. These young women are keenly aware that this eating pattern is abnormal.

[shofmannx20]

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[Eunice618]

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