A nurse is assessing a client in an outpatient eating disorders clinic. Which of the following signs would the nurse most likely expect in a client with Bulimia? (Select the 2 that apply) 

You are the nurse caring for a client on the inpatient psychiatric unit. The client has been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of Major Depression and is feeling worthless and angry. The priority nursing intervention is:

A client with Anorexia Nervosa has a disturbance of body image is evidenced by her claims of “feeling fat” even though she is emaciated. The appropriate long-term goal for this behavior would be: 

While performing a routine health checkup on a teenager who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and 100 pounds, a nurse begins to suspect that the client may be experiencing an eating disorder. Which statement by the client would lead the nurse to suspect this? 

A highly agitated client with Bipolar Disorder, mania, paces the unit and states, “I could buy and sell this place in one hour. My dog needs me. They don’t know half of what I know. Open this door now!” The client’s mood fluctuates from fits of laughter to outbursts of anger. Which is the most accurate documentation of this client’s behavior?

A female client experiencing a manic episode enters the milieu area dressed in a provocative and physically revealing outfit. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing a client diagnosed with Bulimia. What explains this assessment finding?  

A client with a new diagnosis of Panic Disorder says to the nurse, “What can be done about this disorder? I need to drive my cab. I need to make a living!” The nurse’s care plan will include all of the following: (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a client who was stabilized on a medical unit and has been transferred to the Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Program for the 3rd time. The client has severe malnutrition and emaciation. Which intervention of the nurse is appropriate for effective treatment?

A client diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder: Manic Episode refuses to take Lithium Carbonate because it makes him feel sick. Which medication might be alternatively prescribed for mood stabilization in Bipolar Disorder?