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6 years ago
In planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa, which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority?
 
  a. Altered Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
  b. Body Image Disturbance
  c. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
  d. Self-Esteem Disturbance
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Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is the highest priority when planning care for someone with anorexia nervosa. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances can lead to cardiac rhythm abnormalities and risk of death. The first priority in treating a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is adequate nutrition to stop starvation.
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