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Question 1 of 5

During a counseling session, the mother of one of the clients with an eating disorder states to the nurse, 'I feel like such a failure. How can I be sure my daughter has no more problems like this?' Which response is the most therapeutic?

A. You are not responsible for your daughter's behavior.'

B. Avoid giving advice and engaging in power struggles with your daughter.'

C. It sounds like you are blaming yourself for your daughter's problems.'

D. Try to ignore any problems your daughter has related to her eating disorder.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It sounds like you are blaming yourself for your daughter's problems.'

Question 2 of 5

While auditing care plans for clients with eating disorders, the nurse realizes that a nursing diagnosis appropriate for a client with anorexia nervosa as well as for a client with bulimia nervosa is:

A. ineffective denial.

B. adult failure to thrive.

C. chronic low self-esteem.

D. risk for imbalanced body temperature.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: chronic low self-esteem.

Question 3 of 5

When people successfully adapt to their environment by using logical thought and socially appropriate ways, they are said to be functioning at the adaptive end of the _____ continuum.

A. Emotional

B. Self-protective

C. Neurobiological

D. Psychobiological

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Neurobiological

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a priority for a nurse caring for a patient with anorexia nervosa during the refeeding phase?

A. Providing a high-calorie diet immediately to speed up weight gain.

B. Monitoring the patient closely for signs of refeeding syndrome.

C. Promoting the patient's independence in meal choices.

D. Encouraging exercise to improve physical health.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitoring the patient closely for signs of refeeding syndrome.

Question 5 of 5

A 45-year-old man develops weakness and wasting of the right hand. Which one of the following is least likely to be the cause?

A. Old injury to the elbow joint.

B. Bronchogenic carcinoma of the right upper lobe.

C. Multiple sclerosis.

D. Syringomyelia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Multiple sclerosis.

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