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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.B. Stop taking the medication if you feel drowsy.C. Increase your dose if you feel anxious.D. Take this medication with a high-fat meal.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alcohol potentiates diazepam’s CNS depression, increasing risks like sedation or respiratory issues, making avoidance critical.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of anorexia nervosa and is refusing to eat. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Force-feed the client to ensure nutrition.B. Offer a variety of food choices.C. Sit with the client during mealtimes.D. Weigh the client twice daily.

Correct Answer: B,C

Rationale: Offering choices empowers the client, and sitting during meals provides support, encouraging intake without force.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)

A. Personality Disorder.B. Depression.C. Breathing-related sleep disorder.D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).E. Schizophrenia.F. Anxiety.

Correct Answer: B,D,F

Rationale: Depression, OCD, and anxiety are common comorbidities with eating disorders, with high prevalence rates due to overlapping psychological factors. Personality disorders, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia are less directly associated.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse at a mental health clinic is caring for a client.The client reports they have been overeating since they were 14 years old. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.Based on the information, which of the following actions should the nurse take?For each potential action, specify if the potential action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client

Correct Answer:

Rationale: Small meals, meal planning, and journaling address overeating; adjusting medication, daily weighing, and potassium lack evidence without further data.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. CBT focuses on exploring past experiences to understand current behavior.B. CBT helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns.C. CBT is primarily used to treat physical pain conditions.D. CBT requires clients to take medication alongside therapy.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: CBT helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors, unlike focusing solely on past experiences or requiring medication.