Asked by Sarah davidson on Jun 25, 2024
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The nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "Monitor for complications of refeeding." Which body system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?
A) Renal
B) Endocrine
C) Central nervous
D) Cardiovascular
Refeeding
A nutritional strategy aimed at safely restoring nutrients in individuals recovering from periods of malnutrition or starvation.
Cardiovascular
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the overall system responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.
- Ascertain and acknowledge the clinical presentations and complications linked with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Understand the importance of nutrition and the dangers of malnutrition in eating disorders.
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KH
krystyna hamiltonJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Refeeding resulting in a too-rapid weight gain can overwhelm the heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse. Focused assessment becomes a necessity to ensure patient physiologic integrity. The other body systems are not initially involved in the refeeding syndrome.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and acknowledge the clinical presentations and complications linked with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Understand the importance of nutrition and the dangers of malnutrition in eating disorders.
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