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ATI nsg 133 Mental Health Exam Questions
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Medical History
Client presents with feelings of anxiety and depression.
substance use
Admits to using laxatives frequently
Nurses Notes
Client states "I'm so tired of being fat, but I cannot stop eating my favorite foods like bread and ice cream. So, I run, but then I go back and eat too much again." Client also states, "I don't let anyone see how much I can eat at one time! It is too embarrassing. Uses Laxatives frequently. Last Binge purge 48 hours prior to admission.
Vital Signs
BMI: 18.5: Height: 5 ft 7 inches; Weight: 100 lb
BP: 118/78 mm Hg
Heart rate: 88/min
Respiratory rate: 16/min
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient setting is caring for a client. Complete the diagram by specifying what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
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Potential Condition
Parameter to Monitor
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Rationale: Action to Take: Encourage client to identify triggers for overeating, Assess binging and purging patterns; Potential Condition: Bulimia nervosa; Parameter to Monitor: Electrolyte levels, Frequency of compensatory behaviors. The correct answer is to address bulimia nervosa, a condition characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors. By encouraging the client to identify triggers and assessing binging and purging patterns, the nurse can help address the underlying issues. Monitoring electrolyte levels is crucial due to potential imbalances from purging, and tracking the frequency of compensatory behaviors helps assess progress. Other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the client's likely condition or necessary actions and parameters for monitoring in this scenario.
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