(Solved): 1. A client was admitted to the eating disorder unit with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. When a nu ...

1. A client was admitted to the eating disorder unit with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. When a nurse gathers data about a history of any complications, which of these findings should the nurse expect? a respiratory distress, dyspnea b. dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement c. bacterial gastrointestinal infections, overhydration d. metabolic acidosis, constricted colon 2. The nurse is to administer a new medication to a client. Which of these actions best demonstrates an awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice? a. Verify the client's allergies on the admission sheet and order. Verify the client's name on the name plate outside the room then as the nurse enters the room ask the client "What is your first, middle and last name?" b. Verify the order for the medication. Prior to giving the medication the nurse should say, "Please state your name." c. Upon entering the room, the nurse should ask: "What is your name? What allergies do you have?" and then check the client's name band and allergy band. d. As the room is entered say "What is your name?" then check the client's name band. 3. A nurse is discussing with an older adult client the proper use of metered dose inhalers (MDI's). The nurse is concerned that the client is unable to coordinate the release of the medication during the inhalation phase. The nurse should recommend the use of what approach for the client? a request a visiting nurse to follow the client at home b. asking a family member to assist the client with the MDI c. nebulized treatments for home care d. adding a spacer device to the MDI canister 4. A nurse is assigned to a client with Parkinson's disease who is experiencing hallucinations. Which of these medications may have been a contributing factor? a. baclofen (generic) b. benztropine (Cogentin) t carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) d. diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) 5. The parents of a toddler ask How long will our child have to sit in a car seat when riding in a car?" The best response by a nurse is that "The use of a car or booster seat is required until the child A. is at least five years-old." b. is 50 inches tall." c weighs at least 40 pounds.