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A patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25 of body weight. The serum potassium is currently 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. Disturbed energy field related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia
  c. Ineffective health maintenance related to self-induced vomiting as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia
  d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to reduced oral intake as evidenced by loss of 25 of body weight and hypokalemia
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ANS: D
The patient's history and lab result support the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Data are not present that the patient uses laxatives, induces vomiting, or exercises excessively. The patient has hypokalemia rather than hyperkalemia.
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