A Patient Was Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. The serum potassium is currently 2.7 mg/dL. Which nursing diagnosis applies?

• A) Adult failure to thrive related to abuse of laxatives as evidenced by electrolyte imbalances and weight loss
• B) Disturbed energy field related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia
• C) Ineffective health maintenance related to self-induced vomiting as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia
• D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to reduced oral intake as evidenced by loss of 25% of body weight and hypokalemia

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Definitions:

Clear-cut

A forestry or logging practice where all trees in an area are uniformly cut down, often used for timber production but criticized for environmental impact.

Acid Soils

Soils with a pH level below 7, often resulting from heavy rainfall, certain parent material, or anthropogenic sources, which can affect plant growth and soil biology.

Alkaline Soil

Soil with a pH value above 7, characterized by a high concentration of carbonate and bicarbonate ions, affecting nutrient availability and plant growth.

Clear-cutting

A logging practice where all the trees in a designated area are uniformly cut down.