Asked by Laura Yolich on Jun 19, 2024
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A patient who was referred to the eating disorders clinic has lost 35 pounds in the past 3 months. To assess the patient's oral intake, the nurse should ask:
A) "Do you often feel fat?"
B) "Who plans the family meals?"
C) "What do you eat in a typical day?"
D) "What do you think about your present weight?"
Oral Intake
The consumption of nutrients and fluids through the mouth, an essential component of maintaining nutritional health.
- Identify and understand the symptoms and complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Identify triggers and behaviors associated with eating disorders.
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Jacob WeimerJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Although all the questions might be appropriate to ask, only "What do you eat in a typical day?" focuses on the eating patterns. Asking if the patient often feels fat focuses on distortions in body image. Questions about family meal planning are unrelated to eating patterns. Asking for the patient's thoughts on present weight explores the patient's feelings about weight.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand the symptoms and complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Identify triggers and behaviors associated with eating disorders.
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