This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago ... (Read 84 times)

karateprodigy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient has anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25 of body weight. The serum potassium is 2.7 mg/dL. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
 
  a. Adult failure to thrive related to abuse of laxatives, as evidenced by electrolyte imbalances and weight loss
  b. Ineffective health maintenance related to self-induced vomiting, as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia
  c. Disturbed energy field related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake, as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia
  d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to refusal to eat, as evidenced by loss of 25 of body weight and hypokalemia

Question 2

When a patient wishes to learn more about alternative or complementary treatments, the nurse should refer the patient to the:
 
  a. American Medical Association.
  b. American Nurses Association.
  c. National League for Nursing.
  d. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rleezy04

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The patient's history and lab result support this nursing diagnosis. Data are not present that the patient uses laxatives, induces vomiting, or exercises excessively. The patient has hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia.

Answer to Question 2

D
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has a clearinghouse from which individuals may request information. The organizations named in the other options do not provide extensive information about this topic.


karateprodigy

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Dentition, as illustrated in Knight's Sketches in Natural History Dentition, as illustrated in Knight's Sketches in Natural History
Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter. Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
The leaky-barrel model: a settling-point model of eating and body weight homeostasis. The leaky-barrel model: a settling-point model of eating and body weight homeostasis.
Video: Steps of glucose catabolism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library