The client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is ...

[jessicacav]

The client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is currently receiving treatment. During a physical assessment, which of the following findings indicates the client may be noncompliant with therapeutic interventions?
 
  1. Weight gain of 1 pound since the previous week
   2. Urine specific gravity of 1.002
   3. The client opts to wear only a gown when weighed
   4. The client verbalizes that treatment is making the client feel better

Question 2

Dietary fluoride is important to
 
  a. decrease staining of teeth.
  b. decrease sensitivity of teeth.
  c. stimulate production of saliva.
  d. increase the strength of tooth enamel.

[mistyjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale: A weight gain of 1 pound over the course of a week for the client indicates treatment may be effective. The client who decides to only wear a gown while being weighed indicates treatment may be effective. Clients with eating disorders who wear heavy clothes or weights in their pockets and underwear exhibit noncompliant behaviors. The client who verbalizes that they feel treatment is making them feel better is possibly receiving effective treatment. However, the client with a low urine-specific gravity is most likely drinking large quantities of water prior to being weighed. This client is displaying noncompliant behavior.

Answer to Question 2

D
Dietary fluoride is important to increase the strength of tooth enamel. It does not decrease stain-ing or sensitivity of teeth or stimulate production of saliva.

[jessicacav]

Thank you!

[mistyjohnson]

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