Asked by Devin Scott on Jul 07, 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 system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?
A) Renal
B) Endocrine
C) Integumentary
D) Cardiovascular
Complications of Refeeding
Health problems that arise from quickly refeeding a person after a period of malnourishment or starvation, often involving metabolic imbalances.
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Recognize the importance and methods of monitoring physiological parameters and complications in patients with eating disorders.
- Recognize the signs of potential complications associated with refeeding syndrome in patients with eating disorders.
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Saige SerignyJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain can overwhelm the heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse. Focused assessment is a necessity to ensure the patient's physiological integrity. The other body systems are not initially involved in the refeeding syndrome.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and methods of monitoring physiological parameters and complications in patients with eating disorders.
- Recognize the signs of potential complications associated with refeeding syndrome in patients with eating disorders.
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