What Priority Nursing Assessments Should Be Made Early in the Refeeding

question 14

Multiple Choice

What priority nursing assessments should be made early in the refeeding process for a patient with anorexia nervosa? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Vital signs
• B) Skin integrity
• C) Peripheral edema
• D) Lung and heart sounds
• E) Level of consciousness

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Definitions:

Axillary Vein

A large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla, and upper limb toward the heart.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart from the body's tissues.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of blood vessels, made up of smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers.

Tunica Externa

The outermost layer of a blood vessel, composed of connective tissue, which provides structural support and flexibility.