A 34-year-old male patient was running a marathon when suddenly an explosive device was detonated nearby, injuring several. The patient is recovering in a local hospital. After stabilization, a neurologist further assessed the patient utilizing the following details. Mr. Patrick was unconscious 3-4 hours. He is still having post-trauma amnesia 2 days later, his Glasgow Coma Scale on assessment was 10, but the CT scan is normal at this time.  As his nurse, what level of severity on the TBI scale do you anticipate the neurologist will assign to Mr. Patirck?

A nurse is providing teaching about eating disorders to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?    

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Vital SignsDecember 1:Heart rate 48/min Respiratory rate 24/min Blood pressure 78/52 mm Hg Temperature 35.6° C (96° F) SaO2 93% on room air December 15:Heart rate 55/min Respiratory rate 20/min Blood pressure 84/50 mm Hg Temperature 36° C (97° F) SaO2 96% on room air History and Physical December 1: Height 163 cm (64 in) Weight 34.5 kg (76 lb)        BMI 13 Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair Weak pulse Respirations slightly labored, chest clear Bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants Concentrated urine December 15:Height 163 cm (64 in) Weight 37.2 kg (82 lb) BMI 14.1 Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair Pulses palpable Respirations even, unlabored, chest clear Bowel sounds active x 4 quadrants Clear yellow urine Laboratory ResultsDecember 1:Basic Metabolic Profile: Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL)                                                                                    BUN 30 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)   Sodium 128 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)     Potassium 3.1 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) December 15: Basic Metabolic Profile: Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL)                                                                                    BUN 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)   Sodium 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)     Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)  Diagnostic ResultsDecember 1: 12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardiaDecember 15: 12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardia A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is assessing a client. Which of the following assessment findings indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?    Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a female client who has bulimia nervosa and reports frequent self-induced vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?    

A nurse is discussing the risks associated with untreated disruptive disorders with a client and their family. Which of the following are potential risks of untreated disruptive behavioral disorders?  Select All that Apply  

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about eating disorders. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?    

A public health nurse is applying for a grant related to suicide prevention. When describing social groups at highest risk, which of the following should the nurse include?  

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is experiencing recurring manifestations of influenza. Whichof the following phases of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) explains the possible cause forthe adolescent’s manifestations? 

A nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication of anorexia nervosa?    

One version of the BRCA gene codes for a normal version of the BRCA protein (which helps to repair damaged DNA). Another version of the BRCA gene codes for a mutated version of the BRCA protein (which can be implicated in breast cancer). These alternate versions of the BRCA gene are examples of: