A Client Diagnosed with Appendicitis Asks the Nurse Why This

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with appendicitis asks the nurse why this illness occurred. The nurse should respond that the most common cause of appendicitis is:

• A) ulcerative colitis.
• B) obstruction of the appendix.
• C) low-fat diet.
• D) infection.

Understand the effectiveness of different types of therapy for mental health issues.

Analyze the challenges and limitations of insurance coverage for mental health treatment.

Identify risk factors for developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Define severe mental illness (SMI) and its implications on individual functioning.

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Definitions:

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

Impaired Motor Function

A reduction in the ability to move parts of the body effectively, often due to injury, disease, or a neurological condition.

Incentive Spirometry

A medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs through guided deep breaths.

Postoperative Exercises

Physical activities and exercises prescribed after surgery to aid in recovery, improve function, and prevent complications.