Psychiatric/Mental Health Review Questions & 100% Correct Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
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Psychiatric/Mental Health
An adolescent client, diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, discloses an incestuous relationship
to a nurse. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "It's okay. Let's talk about this."
2. "Have you discussed this with your primary healthcare provider?"
3. "Can you tell me how you fee...
The nurse is admitting an adolescent reporting severe depression and amenorrhea. What
additional assessment findings by the nurse would suggest the client may develop anorexia
nervosa?
Select all that apply
1. Tight fitting clothes
2. Oily, elastic skin
3. Brittle, dry nails
4. Gingival infections
5. Low blood pressure
✓ -:- 3. & 5. Correct: This client is reporting symptoms consistent with anorexia
nervosa, a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder that develops
secondary to the type of family or social stress experienced in adolescence. In
addition to severe depression and amenorrhea, the nurse has identified brittle, dry
nails, and a low blood pressure secondary to weight loss as additional indications of
anorexia nervosa.
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