A Patient with Severe Weight Loss as a Result of Anorexia

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe weight loss as a result of anorexia nervosa has refused meal trays and supplemental feedings for 3 days since being admitted to the hospital and so refeeding has been ordered.Which intervention will initiate this treatment?

• A) Scheduling a nutrition consult with the hospital dietitian
• B) Tube feedings until the patient eats 90% of all meals for 1 day
• C) IV infusions beginning immediately and continuing for 48 hours
• D) Placing the patient on suicide precautions and one-to-one observation

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