A Patient Has Anorexia Nervosa

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has anorexia nervosa.The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and has lost 25% of body weight.The serum potassium is 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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