Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a patient with bulimia nervosa?
Because binge eating and purging directly affect physical status, the need to promote physical safety assumes highest priority. A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight.
Which clinical finding is expected with a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
Decreased body temperature and pulse rate are common findings in anorexia nervosa.
Which statement is true of clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?
Which statement is true of clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa? They often appear to have a normal weight. Clients diagnosed with bulimia are often at or close to ideal body weight and do not appear physically ill. Lanugo and severely restricting food intake are associated with anorexia nervosa.
What are the health consequences of bulimia?
Specific health risks of bulimia include:
- Cardiac complications (irregular heartbeat and heart failure stemming from electrolyte imbalances)
- Dehydration.
- Edema (stemming from periods of purging cessation)
- Loss of potassium, sodium and chloride from the body.
- Ulcers, pancreatitis.
What does bulimia do to your heart?
Frequent purging can cause dehydration. This leads to weak muscles and extreme fatigue. It can also throw your electrolytes out of balance and put strain on your heart. This can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and in some severe cases, a weakened heart muscle and heart failure.
Can purging cause heart attack?
The disease is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging, including self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives, excessive exercise, or restricted food intake, the study team notes. These behaviors can increase the risk of heart rhythm disorders, congestive heart failure, and sudden cardiac death.
Why does my chest hurt after purging?
Frequent vomiting can cause the LES to lose muscle tone, which prevents it from closing properly. Failure to close properly allows for stomach contents to splash back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, chest pain and difficulty swallowing.