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karlynnae

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Cachexia is most likely to be an assessment finding in a client who has been diagnosed with what?
 
  A) Anorexia nervosa
  B) Bulimia nervosa
  C) Binge eating disorder (BED)
  D) Night eating syndrome (NES)

Question 2

Despite being admitted to the hospital yesterday for the treatment of complications of anorexia nervosa, a 19-year-old client continues to take food or fluids. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is paramount in this client's care?
 
  A) Deficient fluid volume related to refusal to drink
  B) Impaired social interaction related to aggressive behavior
  C) Anxiety related to inadequate coping mechanisms
  D) Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to refusal to eat


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The low calorie intake associated with anorexia nervosa can often result in the pattern of malnutrition and wasting that is termed cachexia. Individuals with bulimia often have a healthy body weight and may even be slightly overweight. BED and NES do not result in body wasting due to the high calorie intake and the absence of purging.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The risk of dehydration posed by the client's refusal to drink likely supersedes the risk of imbalanced nutrition in the short term. Both diagnoses are more immediate concerns than the client's interactions. There is no evidence of anxiety.


karlynnae

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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