Asked by Patrick McKay on Apr 25, 2024
While providing health teaching for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, a nurse should emphasize information about:
A) self-monitoring of daily food and fluid intake.
B) establishing the desired daily weight gain.
C) recognizing symptoms of hypokalemia.
D) self-esteem maintenance.
Hypokalemia
A medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of potassium in the blood, which can affect muscle function and heart health.
Bulimia Nervosa
An eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.
- Acknowledge the importance of dietary health and the dangers posed by malnutrition in instances of eating disorders.
- Determine the factors and conduct linked with eating disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the importance of dietary health and the dangers posed by malnutrition in instances of eating disorders.
- Determine the factors and conduct linked with eating disorders.
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