NUR 256 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Exam 4
Question:
What are signs that eating habits are normalizing?
Answer:
They will start eating more on their own w/ out being told
Question:
What is a potentially lethal tx complication that can occur when severely malnourished pts is refed?
Answer:
refeeding syndrome need to consult dietician
Question:
What s/s will bulimia pt have?
Answer:
healthy looking difficulty with impulsivity & compulsivity 1 / 4
vomiting (self-induced) dehydration electrolyte imbalance bradycardia dental caries/tooth erosion Russell’s sign
Question:
What is Russell's sign?
Answer:
Calluses on knuckles from self-induced vomiting
Question:
Which is easier to treat bulimia or anorexia?
Answer:
Bulimia d/t nourishment & shame/want for change
Question:
What are some interventions for bulimia?
Answer:
coping strategies 2 / 4
identify triggers restrict bathroom after meals or monitor stabilize first (concerned w/ electrolytes) health teaching and promotion CBT
Question:
What to educate bulimia pt to watch for?
Answer:
s/s of electrolyte imbalance
Question:
What is pica?
Answer:
eating nonfood items
Question:
What is rumination disorder?
Answer:
Repeated regurgitation, chewing, and re-swallowing of food
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Question:
What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder?
Answer:
avoiding/restricting food starting in childhood, no distortion of body image
Question:
What is the 1st most dangerous to withdraw from?
Answer:
alcohol
Question:
What is the 2nd most dangerous to withdraw from?
Answer:
benzos
Question:
Why do we see so much substance abuse?
Answer:
self-medication
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