Which Assessment Finding for a Patient Diagnosed with an Eating

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets a criterion for hospitalization?

• A) Urine output: 40 ml/hr
• B) Pulse rate: 58 beats/min
• C) Serum potassium: 3.4 mEq/L
• D) Systolic blood pressure: 62 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Decentration

Simultaneous focusing on more than one aspect or dimension of a problem or situation.

Principle

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Reaction Time

The amount of time required to respond to a stimulus.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.