A client says to the nurse, “The federal guards were sent to kill me.” Which is the best response by the nurse to the client’s concern? 

The nurse is preparing to perform an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.  Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to note?  Select all that apply?

Your new patient in the emergency department states that she has been beaten and raped.  What should you do first?

The eating disorder that is characterized as an aversion to food is called

The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a young female victim of sexual assault.  The client’s physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence has been collected.  The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at times physically immobile.  How should the nurse interpret these behaviors?  

What is the major concern in administering antidepressants to depressed children?

The nurse is caring for a female client who was admitted to the mental health unit recently for anorexia nervosa.  The nurse enters the client’s room and notes that the client is engaged in rigorous push-ups.  Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Your male patient tells you that he has women “throwing themselves” at him everywhere he goes.  The best nursing response to the patient is:

The nurse knows that stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be administerd:

in addition to gastrointestinal disorders associated with eating disorders, nurses must be aware of and assess for other medical complications including: