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A woman tells the nurse, 'My partner is frustrated with me. I don't have any natural lubrication when we have sex.' What type of sexual disorder is evident?
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Correct Answer: Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
A 10-year-old boy is diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer: Having tea parties with dolls
When making a distinction as to whether an elderly patient has confusion related to delirium or another problem, what information would be of particular value?
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Correct Answer: Medications the patient has recently taken
A student transfers from a hometown college to a university 200 miles away after breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years. She was slow to make friends at the university. The history shows a close relationship with her mother and sister. She began eating large quantities when she felt sad, and then she induced vomiting. When the student's schoolwork declined, she sought help from the university health clinic. During the initial interview, what priority issue should the nurse address?
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Correct Answer: Losses
A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight. Select the nurse's best comment.
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Correct Answer: According to our agreement, exercising is not permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight.
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