Which Nursing Intervention Has the Highest Priority as a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention has the highest priority as a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa begins to gain weight?

• A) Assess for depression and anxiety.
• B) Observe for adverse effects of refeeding.
• C) Communicate empathy for the patient's feelings.
• D) Help the patient balance energy expenditures with caloric intake.

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Definitions:

rRNA

Ribosomal RNA, a type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which are essential in the process of protein synthesis in cells.

Ribosome

Organelle of protein synthesis. An intact ribosome consists of two subunits, each composed of rRNA and proteins.

Large Subunit

A component of the ribosome essential for protein synthesis, larger than the other subunit it pairs with, responsible for catalytic functions.

Small Subunit

A component of a larger complex, often referring to the smaller of two subunits in a ribosome where mRNA translation begins.