Author Question: A patient has anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago ... (Read 94 times)

karateprodigy · **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.

rleezy04 · **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.