A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Weigh the client every other day.

Remain with the client for 1 hr after meals.

Offer snacks when the client is hungry.

Plan a menu with the client.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Weighing the client every other day may contribute to increased anxiety and fixation on weight, which is not recommended for clients with binge eating disorder.
B.   Remaining with the client for 1 hour after meals may not be feasible or practical and may not directly address the underlying issues associated with binge eating disorder.
C.   Offering snacks when the client is hungry may not address the underlying psychological issues driving binge eating behavior and may inadvertently reinforce unhealthy eating patterns.

D. Planning a menu with the client promotes collaboration, empowers the client to make healthier food choices, and fosters a sense of control over their eating habits, which are important aspects of managing binge eating disorder.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Speaking in rhyming sentences can be a manifestation of mania but may not necessarily require immediate reporting unless it escalates to disruptive or harmful behavior.
B. Making inappropriate sexual comments can indicate impulsivity and lack of social boundaries. It does not however precede managing the risk of hypoglycemia.
C. Poor hygiene, such as not bathing, is common in mania due to increased energy and decreased need for sleep, but it may not require immediate reporting unless it poses a significant risk to the client's health.
D. Decreased appetite and irregular eating patterns are common during mania due to increased activity levels. Eating twice in teh past is not sufficient to meet energy requirements and the client might be at risk of hypoglycemia.

A. Impaired cognition B. Insomnia C. Seizures D. Increased blood pressure E. Increased heart rate F. Diaphoresis G. Lack of appetite H. Vomiting I. Malaise J. Tremulousness

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E","F","G","H","I","J"]

Explanation

Impaired cognition, insomnia, seizures

Increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, diaphoresis

Lack of appetite, vomiting

Malaise, tremulousness

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Body system	Findings
Neurological	Impaired cognition

	Insomnia Seizures
Cardiovascular	Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Diaphoresis
Gastrointestinal	Lack of appetite Vomiting
Musculoskeletal	Malaise Tremulousness

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