A nurse has recently been assigned to a unit that specializes in ...

[K@]

A nurse has recently been assigned to a unit that specializes in the care of patients diagnosed with eating disorders. The nurse should consider which action as having priority when preparing for this new assignment?
 
  a. Becoming familiar with the unit's policies and procedures
  b. Arranging to mentor with a nurse who has experience on the unit
  c. Self-reflecting on personal feelings regarding body weight and size
  d. Attending an educational seminar that focuses on maladaptive eating disorders

Question 2

Mental illness has always been viewed as an illness or a disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[Ashley I]

Answer to Question 1

C
Before working with patients with maladaptive eating regulation responses, nurses must closely examine their own feelings and prejudices about weight and body size. Nurses who suspect that they have an eating disorder or are in some way prejudiced may not be able to provide care for patients who cannot regulate their eating responses.

Answer to Question 2

F

[K@]

TYSM

[Jossy]

Excellent