Author Question: An adolescent is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is a life-threatening ... (Read 124 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

An adolescent is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of this disorder?

A) High blood pressure
B) Bradycardia
C) Hypercalemia
D) Mental illness

Question 2

A nurse, working on the night shift, is receiving instructions from her mentor about strategies for tolerating working at night. What instruction should the mentor provide the nurse regarding the preferred diet to consume when on night shifts?

A) Drink warm milk during the shift.
B) Snack as much as possible.
C) Avoid caffeine during the shift.
D) Eat a nonfat meal during the day.

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Life-threatening complications of anorexia nervosa include lowered blood pressure, bradycardia, hypokalemia (low potassium), and congestive heart failure. Death may occur.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse resident should be instructed to eat a nonfat meal during the day when on night shifts. The nurse resident should avoid drinking warm milk because it promotes sleep. The nurse resident need not avoid caffeine during the shift, but should limit caffeine intake after about 3 AM. Snacks should be consumed during the shift, but not too many, because they will lead to weight gain.