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Question 1 of 5

A 32-year-old client with an admitting diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia has been mute and motionless for 2 days. The priority nursing diagnosis is:

A. Risk for deficient fluid volume

B. Impaired physical mobility

C. Impaired social interaction

D. Ineffective coping

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk for deficient fluid volume

Question 2 of 5

A client with anorexia nervosa has refused meal trays and supplemental feedings for 3 days following admission to the general hospital. The nurse can anticipate that intervention will include:

A. IV infusions beginning immediately and continuing for 48 hours after client begins eating.

B. Tube feedings until the client eats 90% of all meals for 1 day.

C. Placing the client on suicide precautions and one-to-one observation.

D. Limiting peer group visitors for 2 weeks.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tube feedings until the client eats 90% of all meals for 1 day.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement by a patient with bulimia nervosa indicates a need for further education?

A. I understand that purging can damage my body in the long term.

B. I feel better after purging, but I know it's not a healthy behavior.

C. I believe I can control my eating and purging behaviors without help.

D. I know I need therapy to address my unhealthy relationship with food.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I believe I can control my eating and purging behaviors without help.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient with bulimia nervosa?

A. Encourage regular weight monitoring and restriction of food intake.

B. Offer emotional support and focus on healthy coping mechanisms.

C. Provide medications to induce vomiting after meals.

D. Focus on achieving weight loss and reducing food intake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Offer emotional support and focus on healthy coping mechanisms.

Question 5 of 5

According to statistical research data, which of these children currently being followed by the pediatric nurse practitioner is at the greatest risk for fatal abuse?

A. A child who is 2 years old and has cerebral palsy

B. A child who is 5 years old and has measles

C. A child who is 8 years old and has appendicitis

D. A child who is 11 years old and has a fractured humerus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A child who is 2 years old and has cerebral palsy

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