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michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an initial interview at a clinic, a young female client states that there is nothing wrong with her. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that this client might have anorexia nervosa?

A) Episodes of overeating and excessive weight gain
B) Expressions of a positive self-concept
C) Flexible thought patterns and spontaneity
D) Severe weight loss due to self-imposed dieting

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse asks the client, Do you receive special messages from certain sources, such as the television or radio? Which potential symptom of this disorder is the nurse assessing?

A. Thought insertion
B. Paranoia
C. Magical thinking
D. Delusions of reference

tennis14576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback: Clients with anorexia starve themselves and lose a large proportion of body weight, yet call it dieting. In anorexia nervosa, clients do not have excessive weight gain or overeat. Clients have a negative self-concept. Clients with anorexia nervosa exhibit inflexible thinking and limited spontaneity.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse is assessing for the potential symptom of delusions of reference. A client who believes that he or she receives messages through the radio is experiencing delusions of reference. When a client experiences these delusions, he or she interprets all events within the environment as personal references.