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imanialler

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The mother of a teenager diagnosed with an eating disorder asks, How long will my daughter have this problem? The nurse answers with the knowledge that:
 
  1. Recovery is usual after one severe episode
  2. Less than 30  show improvement after 5 years
  3. Weight restoration is sufficient for recovery
  4. Long-term therapy combined with medication results in the best outcomes

Question 2

A 16-year-old client describes falling asleep suddenly three times a day for about 10 minutes. The best action for the nurse to take would be to:
 
  1. Tell the client that the naps are probably normal
  2. Assess the teen for alcohol and substance abuse
  3. Plan to order some prn stimulant medication
  4. Refer the client to a sleep disorder specialist for an immediate appointment


canderson530

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Continuing treatment is important, so option 4 is correct. Many individuals follow a chronic course of relapses, so option 1 is incorrect. More than 50  show improvement after 5 years, so option 2 is incorrect. Option 3 is incorrect since weight restoration is insufficient for recovery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This is a safety issue and needs to be evaluated as soon as possible. Option 1 is not correct since this is not normal napping behavior. Option 2 is not correct as there are not enough data for sub-stance abuse. Stimulants (option 3) are not used for this disorder.


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