Asked by Carina Darosa on May 07, 2024
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A patient being admitted to the eating-disorder unit has a yellow cast to the skin and fine, downy hair over the trunk. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5'4". The patient says, "I won't eat until I look thin." Select the priority initial nursing diagnosis.
A) Anxiety related to fear of weight gain
B) Disturbed body image related to weight loss
C) Ineffective coping related to lack of conflict resolution skills
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to self-starvation
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by an obsessive desire to lose weight through extremely restricted eating and sometimes excessive exercise.
- Discern and be aware of the somatic and psychological features of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Establish appropriate interventions and nursing tactics for patients struggling with eating disorders.
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Felicia ToliverMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The physical assessment shows cachexia, which indicates imbalanced nutrition. Addressing the patient's self-starvation is the priority.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and be aware of the somatic and psychological features of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Establish appropriate interventions and nursing tactics for patients struggling with eating disorders.
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