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Garrulous · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping R/T feelings of loneliness AEB bingeing then purging when alone, is assigned to a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which is an appropriate outcome related to this nursing diagnosis?

A. The client will identify two alternative methods of dealing with isolation by day 3.
B. The client will appropriately express angry feelings about lack of control by week 2.
C. The client will verbalize two positive self attributes by day 3.
D. The client will list five ways that the body reacts to bingeing and purging.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is to receive fluoxetine (Prozac) by oral solution. The medication is supplied in a 100-mL bottle. The label reads 20 mg/5 mL. The doctor orders 60 mg q day. Which dose of this medication should the nurse dispense?

A. 25 mL
B. 20 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 10 mL

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The ability to identify alternative methods of dealing with isolation will provide the client with effective coping strategies to use instead of bingeing and purging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Twenty mg of Prozac multiplied by three results in the calculated 60-mg daily dose ordered by the physician. Each 5 mL contains 20 mg. Five mL multiplied by three equals the liquid dosage of 15 mL.