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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Normal weight in bulimia makes it less obvious. B excludes other purging methods, C misstates binge eating, and D lacks evidence for diabetes risk.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Specific explanations provide structure and reduce confusion in mania. Dayroom time (
A) may overstimulate, free choice (
B) risks poor decisions, and exercise (
D) needs control.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A toddler with cystic fibrosis faces higher risk due to caregiver stress from chronic illness. A, C, and D lack similar risk factors.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acknowledging inability to control drinking is the foundational step in recovery models like AA. Medication (
A), support (
B), and spirituality (
D) follow this realization.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Inviting the client to share fosters therapeutic processing of grief. A dismisses uniqueness, C shifts focus, and D pushes prematurely.

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