A Child Has Been Admitted with Suspected Pheochromocytoma

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child has been admitted with suspected pheochromocytoma.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Auscultate lung sounds every 4 hours during fluid therapy.
• B) Facilitate stat laboratory draws when the child has episodic symptoms.
• C) Perform a complete abdominal assessment including palpation.
• D) Withhold water for 8 hours and collect hourly urine samples.

Understand the difference between the types of anorexia nervosa (restricting and binge/purge).

Identify the core characteristics and diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.

Recognize the physical and psychological consequences of anorexia nervosa.

Understand the role of body image and self-evaluation in feeding and eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as being inevitable, personal, and pervasive.

Depression

A mental health condition marked by continuous experiences of sorrow, despair, and a disinterest or lack of enjoyment in activities.

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to physical dependence and negative health, social, and behavioral effects.

Depression

a common and serious mood disorder causing persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.