This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which concern has the greatest priority for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa? ... (Read 56 times)

ap345

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
on: Jul 19, 2018
Which concern has the greatest priority for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
 
  a. Social isolation
  b. Imbalanced fluid volume
  c. Compromised family coping
  d. Disturbed perception of body image

Question 2

How does the mortality rate among patients diagnosed with eating disorders compare to those with other psychiatric diagnoses?
 
  a. More deaths are attributed to substance abuse than to eating disorders.
  b. This disorder is associated with the highest death rate among all other disorders.
  c. This disorder has fewer associated deaths that any other impulse control disorder.
  d. More related deaths are recorded compared to those associated with schizophre-nia.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The physical harm that can result for a fluid imbalance has priority over any of the psycho-logical options presented.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The mortality rate with eating disorders is higher than that seen with any other psychiatric diagnoses, and it has been reported at 4 to 20 of death among this population.


ap345

  • Member
  • Posts: 537
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

Liddy

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
NANDA international nursing diagnosis 1 NANDA international nursing diagnosis 1
Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b
Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A. Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A.
Flow chart for the diagnosis of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C reporting using the signal-tocutoff ratio. Flow chart for the diagnosis of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C reporting using the signal-tocutoff ratio.
Video: Atrial natriuretic peptide (vasodilation) & Aldosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library