The nurse prepares the ECG for the new patient on the Eating Disorders Unit. The nurse knows that QT-prolongation can be a complication of

You would expect to include all of the following nursing interventions in Lily's plan of care EXCEPT:

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?

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)

According to the DSM-5, Bulimia is categorized as mild, moderate, severe or extreme based on:

A 19-year old female is being hospitalized with a BMI of 16. For over a year, she has been dieting and has become more withdrawn from friends and family. She continues to perform well in college classes. A ECG showed bradycardia and her temperature is 36C. When obtaining a daily weight for the patient in the acute-care unit who has Anorexia Nervosa, the nurse checks:

At what time during a 24-hour period should a nurse expect clients with Alzheimer's disease to exhibit more pronounced symptoms?

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 nursing instructor is teaching students about the differences between the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A child with a diagnosis of ODD begins yelling at staff members when asked to leave group therapy because of inappropriate language. Which nursing intervention would be the most therapeutic approach?

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?