A patient being admitted to the eating disorders unit has a yellow cast to the skin, has hair that is limp and dry, and has fine, downy hair covering the body. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5 feet 4 inches. The patient is quiet and sullen during the physical assessment saying only, 'I don’t intend to eat until I lose enough weight to look thin.' What is the best initial nursing diagnosis?

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A patient being admitted to the eating disorders unit has a yellow cast to the skin, has hair that is limp and dry, and has fine, downy hair covering the body. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5 feet 4 inches. The patient is quiet and sullen during the physical assessment saying only, 'I don’t intend to eat until I lose enough weight to look thin.' What is the best initial nursing diagnosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse should

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 of 5

Which comment best indicates that a patient perceived the nurse was caring? "My nurse

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of these mental health problems has the highest annual prevalence in the United States?

Correct Answer: C

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