A patient with an eating disorder states, Now that I've gained 4 ...

[dejastew]

A patient with an eating disorder states, Now that I've gained 4 pounds, I can't wear shorts until I lose it again.. The patient is exhibiting which cognitive distortion related to maladaptive eating regulation responses?
 
  a. Magnification
  b. Personalization
  c. Superstitious thinking
  d. Dichotomous thinking

Question 2

A nurse conducting a mental status examination should plan to:
 
  a. compare results with at least one other nurse.
  b. perform the examination without the patient knowing.
  c. integrate the examination into the nursing assessment.
  d. perform the examination as the first communication with the patient.

[DHRUVSHAH]

Answer to Question 1

A
In magnification, the patient overestimates the significance of undesirable events. Stimuli are embellished with meaning not supported by objective analogies. The remaining answers list other types of cognitive distortions that often accompany maladaptive eating responses.

Answer to Question 2

C
Many observations can be made during other aspects of the nursing assessment, and specific questions can be blended into the general flow of the interview. Planning to compare results requires the assumption that more than one assessment will be conducted. This examination requires input from the patient that is best secured when the patient-nurse relationship has been established.

[dejastew]

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[DHRUVSHAH]

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