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hbsimmons88

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As a nurse, you understand that anorexia nervosa in adolescents may be related to:
 
  A.
  Poor self-esteem.
  B.
  Fear of moving into adulthood.
  C.
  Anger at parents.
  D.
  A desire to die.

Question 2

Ana is admitted to the medical surgical floor for severe weight loss. Her diagnosis is anorexia nervosa. She is 16 and looks about 8. Her daily intake is about eight cans of diet soda. Your initial nursing goal is:
 
  A.
  Establish trust.
  B.
  Request nutritional supplements from Dietary.
  C.
  Explore with her the rationale for refusing to eat.
  D.
  B and C


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Jane

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

ANS: B
Anorexia nervosa is often associated with an unconscious fear of moving into adolescence and adulthood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Though your first impulse might be one of the other responses, establishing trust is the initial goal.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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