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B. fluid volume deficit C. altered nutrition less than body requirements D. altered family process 37. What is the best intervention to teach the client when she feels the need to starve? A. Allow her to starve to relieve her anxiety B. Do a short term exercise until the urge passes C. Approach the nurse and talk out her feelings D. Call her mother on the phone and tell her how she feels 38. The client with anorexia nervosa is improving if:\ A. She eats meals in the dining room. B. Weight gain C. She attends ward activities. D. She has a more realistic self concept. 39. The characteristic manifestation that will differentiate bulimia nervosa from anorexia nervosa is that bulimic individuals A. have episodic binge eating and purging B. have repeated attempts to stabilize their weight C. have peculiar food handling patterns D. have threatened self-esteem 40. A nursing diagnosis for bulimia nervosa is powerlessness related to feeling not in control of eating habits. The goal for this problem is: A. Patient will learn problem solving skills B. Patient will have decreased symptoms of anxiety. C. Patient will perform self care activities daily. D. Patient will verbalize how to set limits on others. 41. In the management of bulimic patients, the following nursing interventions will promote a therapeutic relationship EXCEPT: A. Establish an atmosphere of trust B. Discuss their eating behavior. C. Help patients identify feelings associated with binge-purge behavior D. Teach patient about bulimia nervosa Situation: A 35 year old male has intense fear of riding an elevator. He claims “ As if I will die inside.” This has affected his studies. 42. The client is suffering from: A. A agoraphobia B. social phobia C. Claustrophobia D. xenophobia 43. Initial intervention for the client should be to: A. Encourage to verbalize his fears as much as he wants. B. Assist him to find meaning to his feelings in relation to his past. C. Establish trust through a consistent approach. D. Accept her fears without criticizing. 44. The nurse develops a countertransference reaction. This is evidenced by: A. Revealing personal information to the client B. Focusing on the feelings of the client. C. Confronting the client about discrepancies in verbal or non-verbal behavior D. The client feels angry towards the nurse who resembles his mother. 45. Which is the desired outcome in conducting desensitization: A. The client verbalize his fears about the situation B. The client will voluntarily attend group therapy in the social hall. C. The client will socialize with others willingly D. The client will be able to overcome his disabling fear. 46. Which of the following should be included in the health teachings among clients receiving Valium: A. Avoid taking CNS depressants like alcohol. B. There are no restrictions in activities. C. Limit fluid intake. D. Any beverage like coffee may be taken Situation: A 20 year old college student is admitted to the medical ward because of sudden onset of paralysis of both legs. Extensive examination revealed no physical basis for the complaint. 47. The nurse plans intervention based on which correct statement about conversion disorder? A. The symptoms are conscious effort to control anxiety B. The client will experience high level of anxiety in response to the paralysis. C. The conversion symptom has symbolic meaning to the client D. A confrontational approach will be beneficial for the client. 48. Nina reveals that the boyfriend has been pressuring her to engage in premarital sex. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: A. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you like.” B. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into sex.” C. “It sounds like this problem is related to your paralysis.” D. “How do you feel about being pressured into sex by your boyfriend?” 49. Malingering is different from somatoform disorder because the former: A. Has evidence of an organic basis. B. It is a deliberate effort to handle upsetting events C. Gratification from the environment are obtained. D. Stress is expressed through physical symptoms. 50. Unlike psychophysiologic disorder Linda may be best managed with: A. medical regimen B. milieu therapy C. stress management techniques D. psychotherapy 51. Which is the best indicator of success in the long term management of the client? A. His symptoms are replaced by indifference to his feelings B. He participates in diversionary activities. C. He learns to verbalize his feelings and concerns D. He states that his behavior is irrational. Situation: A young woman is brought to the emergency room appearing depressed. The nurse learned that her child died a year ago due to an accident. 52. The initial nursing diagnosis is dysfunctional grieving. The statement of the woman that supports this diagnosis is: A. “I feel envious of mothers who have toddlers” B. “I haven’t been able to open the door and go into my baby’s room “ C. “I watch other toddlers and think about their play activities and I cry.” D. “I often find myself thinking of how I could have prevented the death. 53. The client said “I can’t even take care of my baby. I’m good for nothing.” Which is the appropriate nursing diagnosis? A. Ineffective individual coping related to loss. B. Impaired verbal communication related to inadequate social skills. C. Low esteem related to failure in role performance D. Impaired social interaction related to repressed anger. 54. The following medications will likely be prescribed for the client EXCEPT: A. Prozac B. Tofranil C. Parnate D. Zyprexa 55. Which is the highest priority in the post ECT care? A. Observe for confusion B. Monitor respiratory status C. Reorient to time, place and person D. Document the client’s response to the treatment Situation: A 27 year old writer is admitted for the second time accompanied by his wife. He is demanding, arrogant talked fast and hyperactive. 56. Initially the nurse should plan this for a manic client: A. set realistic limits to the client’s behavior B.repeat verbal instructions as often as needed 3 | Page