A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old patient with bulimia ner…

A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old patient with bulimia nervosa. The patient requests to go to the restroom immediately after finishing a meal. The nurse is concerned that the patient may attempt to purge. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been freque…

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been frequently hospitalized for unexplained symptoms such as vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. The child’s mother is overly involved in the child’s care and often insists on specific treatments, despite no clear medical explanation for the child’s symptoms. The child’s symptoms tend to worsen when the mother is present. The nurse suspects

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nerv…

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who is being treated in the hospital for malnutrition. The patient is reluctant to eat and expresses a desire to lose more weight. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A 28-year-old woman comes to the clinic after experiencing a…

A 28-year-old woman comes to the clinic after experiencing a traumatic car accident. She reports feeling “on edge” and “constantly alert” ever since the accident. She has had recurring nightmares about the accident and is easily startled by loud noises. She avoids driving and places related to the accident, and has been feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from others. She is frequently irritable and has trouble sleeping.

A nurse is caring for a 21-year-old patient diagnosed with b…

A nurse is caring for a 21-year-old patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who has a history of purging after meals. The nurse knows that staying with the patient for at least 45 minutes after meals is a recommended intervention. Which of the following is the primary reason for this intervention?