A patient is admitted for treatment of malnutrition. What assessment finding does the nurse identify that indicates the patient is experiencing a vitamin C deficiency?
1. bleeding gums
2. smooth tongue
3. muscle cramps
4. ataxia
Question 2The parent of a 19-year-old patient being evaluated for bulimia asks what diagnostic tests can be done. What is the nurse's best response?
1. There is no specific test that can determine bulimia.
2. You should ask the doctor about this.
3. Your child will need a psychiatric evaluation to determine the diagnosis.
4. Bulimia is rarely diagnosed correctly.
Question 3A 33-year-old patient states, I eat anything I want and just have a laxative for dessert The nurse realizes that this patient is exhibiting which behavior?
1. bulimia
2. anorexia
3. effective weight control
4. distorted body image
Question 4The parent of a 12-year-old states, My child saw an older adolescent who was extremely overweight. Ever since then, my child won't eat. The nurse realizes that the child might be demonstrating what behavior?
1. an irrational fear of gaining weight
2. defiance directed at the parent
3. normal preadolescent behavior
4. an internal power struggle
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