Author Question: Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets criteria for ... (Read 140 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets criteria for hospitalization?

a. Urine output 40 mL/hr
b. Pulse rate 58 beats/min
c. Serum potassium 3.4 mEq/L
d. Systolic blood pressure 62 mm Hg

Question 2

Physical assessment of a patient diagnosed with bulimia often reveals:

a. prominent parotid glands.
b. peripheral edema.
c. thin, brittle hair.
d. 25 underweight.

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Systolic blood pressure less than 70 mm Hg is an indicator for inpatient care. Many people without eating disorders have bradycardia (pulse less than 60 beats/min). Urine output should be more than 30 mL/hr. A potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L is within the normal range.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Prominent parotid glands are associated with repeated vomiting. The other options are signs of anorexia nervosa and not usually seen in bulimia.