Nursing Care for Clients with Eating Disorders Quiz

Obesity disorder is a medical condition but not classified as an eating disorder.

A chronic sore throat can be a potential sign of bulimia nervosa due to frequent vomiting.

Body image disturbance in eating disorders encompasses persistent dissatisfaction with body shape or size.

An excessive concern with body weight and shape is a characteristic feature of anorexia nervosa.

Nursing care aims to address both the psychological and physical components of eating disorders.

Osteoporosis, weakening of bones, is a common complication due to malnutrition in anorexia nervosa.

The nurse's role is to monitor and provide support to the client during meal times in the refeeding process.

Low heart rate and blood pressure are common assessment findings due to malnutrition in anorexia nervosa.

Nutritional therapy aims to provide balanced meals and cultivate a healthy relationship with food.

A lack of control overeating during episodes is a characteristic feature of binge eating disorder.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

BED can result in obesity and its associated health risks due to recurrent binge eating episodes.

Refeeding syndrome can lead to hypophosphatemia, which is a potential complication.

Building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship is essential in managing clients with bulimia nervosa.

Refeeding syndrome can lead to hypokalemia, which is a potential complication.

Osteoporosis is a potential long-term consequence of eating disorders due to malnutrition.