Chapter 70, Caring for Clients With Eating Disorders :

BSC 2085 Chapter 70, Caring for Clients With Eating Disorders .......Which of the following is a true statement regarding anorexia nervosa? A) More men are affected with anorexia nervosa. B) Increased serotonin levels contribute to overeating. C) Clients consume 600 to 900 calories/day. Page 1 D) Due to the psychological impact, clients with anorexia do not feel hungry. Ans: C Feedback: Not uncommonly, people with anorexia nervosa consume an average of 600 to 900 calories/day, often less. More women are affected than men. Increased serotonin levels contribute to restricted eating. They get hungry but control the urge to eat because of a morbid fear of becoming fat. 5.The nurse is differentiating between anorexia and bulimia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would correlate with anorexia? A) Frequent weight fluctuations B) Amenorrhea C) Swelling of the parotid glands D) Irregular menses Ans: B Feedback: Clients diagnosed with anorexia may have amenorrhea. Clients with bulimia nervosa exhibit weight fluctuations, swelling of the parotid glands, and irregular menses. 6.A teenage client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is a complication of anorexia nervosa? A) Damaged tooth enamel B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance C) Premature osteoporosis D) Constipation Ans: C Feedback: Low levels of serum estrogen also lead to osteopenia (low bone mass) and premature osteoporosis (severe demineralization of bones), both of which result in stress fractures, particularly of the spine and hips. Erosion of tooth enamel, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and constipation are related to bulimia nervosa. 7.The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following would be included in the teaching plan? A) Change eating locations frequently. B) Consume no more than 2000 to 3000 calories/day. C) Eat alone to concentrate on food intake. D) Consume high-calorie foods. Ans: B Feedback: Included in the teaching plan should be that the client will consume no more than 2000 to 3000 calories/day divided among three.....