A 23-year old male presents to the outpatient clinic for his annual physical exam. He endorses periods of bingeing on certain foods, and then feeling guilty and attempting to purge the calories by inducing vomiting, drinking excessive amounts of coffee and taking laxatives. A nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing the patient. What explains this assessment finding?

An elderly client is experiencing progressive changes in memory that have interfered with personal, social, and occupational functioning. The client exhibits poor judgment and has a short attention span. A nurse should recognize these as classic signs of which condition?

Which of the following signs and symptoms supports a diagnosis of depression in an adolescent? Select all that apply.

Which of the following best describes the behaviors associated with eating disorders?

Mr. Feisty has mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosed 2 years ago after progressive short-term memory decline. His wife reports that over the last three weeks he has shown irritable mood, anhedonia, early-morning awakening, low energy, reduced appetite with ~5 lb (2.3 kg) loss, and difficulty concentrating beyond his baseline cognitive impairment. He has skipped two community senior-center activities he previously enjoyed. No hallucinations or delusions. He denies active suicidal intent but says, "Sometimes I wonder if it would be easier if I didn't wake up." No recent illness, fever, or falls. No alcohol or illicit drug use.

Which symptoms should a nurse identify that would support a diagnosis of depression? (Select all that apply)

A parent describes a 3-year-old child in constant motion and is unable to sit still during story time. The parent is concerned about this behavior. Which nursing response indicates an appropriate evaluation of the situation?

A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping related to (R/T) feelings of loneliness as evidence by (AEB) bingeing then purging when alone. Which is an appropriate outcome related to this nursing diagnosis?

A 23-year old male presents to the outpatient clinic for his annual physical exam. He endorses periods of bingeing on certain foods, and then feeling guilty and attempting to purge the calories by inducing vomiting, drinking excessive amounts of coffee and taking laxatives. A nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing the patient. The nurse is preparing educational materials for the patient. Which FDA approved medication should the nurse anticipate discussing with the patient?

The family members of a patient with vascular dementia note that the patient is acting like herself and that she has returned to baseline. As the nurse, you want to be sure that the family understands that:

Maya's parents state she becomes irritable and aggressive in response to sensory challenges and changes in routine. They are interested in learning about all of the available options to support her safety and well-being. The nurse anticipates providing education on which medications that are FDA-approved for irritability in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?

The nurse is preparing educational materials for a patient diagnosed with binge eating disorder. Which FDA approved medication should the nurse anticipate discussing with the patient?