A nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which intervention should be included in the plan of nursing care for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Grant privileges based on weight gain and treatment compliance.
B) Weigh client at different times of the day to prevent manipulation.
C) Keep mealtime to 30 minutes.
D) Focus discussions on the issues of food, eating, weight, and exercise.
E) Allow the client to select the diet.
F) Supervise client for 1 hour after meals.
Question 2
A 74-year-old client is hospitalized for evaluation after a family member noticed increased forgetfulness and confusion. A physician gives the client a diagnosis of dementia.
Since the client can no longer live alone, arrangements are made for the client to move into a nursing home, where the client becomes very depressed and withdrawn. Which antidepressant should a nurse anticipate that the physician would prescribe for this client?
A) Haloperidol (Haldol)
B) Donepezil (Aricept)
C) Sertraline (Zoloft)
D) Diazepam (Valium)
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Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Example of simplified note for one-time client.