Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a patient suffering with Anorexia Nervosa?

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 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?

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?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a school-aged child with ADHD?

A nursing instructor is teaching about pharmacological treatments for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which information about atomoxetine (Strattera) should be included in the lesson plan?

A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client with autism spectrum disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate to promote communication?

Liam, 12-year-old male

Patient: Liam, 12-year-old male

Presenting Concerns: Frequent involuntary movements and vocalizations for the past year. Mother reports Liam makes sudden shoulder jerks and occasionally blurts out words. Symptoms worsen with stress.

History: No substance use. No significant medical history.

Provider Notes: Diagnosed with Tourette's disorder. Discussing medication options and behavioral interventions.

When planning care for a client, which medication classification should a nurse recognize as effective in the treatment of Tourette's disorder?

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

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?

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 is a first-line medication option for treating depression in an elderly patient