Which of the following conditions promote a therapeutic ...

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Which of the following conditions promote a therapeutic community? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. The unit schedule includes unlimited free time for personal reflection.
  2. Unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capabilities.
  3. A flexible schedule is determined by client needs.
  4. The individual is the sole focus of therapy.
  5. A democratic form of government exists.

Question 2

A nurse is attempting to differentiate between the symptoms of anorexia nervosa and the symptoms of bulimia. Which statement delineates the difference between these two disorders?
 
  1. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience extreme nutritional deficits, whereas clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not.
  2. Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience amenorrhea, whereas clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa do not.
  3. Clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa experience hypotension, edema, and lanugo, whereas clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa do not.
  4. Clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have eroded tooth enamel, whereas clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa do not.

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Answer to Question 1

2, 5
Rationale: A therapeutic community is promoted when unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capability and a democratic form of government exists. Therapeutic communities are structured and provide therapeutic interventions that focus on communication and relationship-development skills.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The nurse should understand that clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience nutritional deficits, whereas clients diagnosed with bulimia do not. Anorexia is characterized by a morbid fear of obesity and often results in low caloric and nutritional intake. Bulimia is characterized by episodic, rapid consumption of large quantities of food followed by purging.

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TYSM

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Excellent