University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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1
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Anorexia DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Anorexia Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Physiologic illness of self imposed starvation brought on by a severe disturbance of body image and morbid fear of obesity Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Educate pt on proper nutrients Refer pt to dietitian Refer pt to mental health professional ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings Risk for injury due to inadequate nutrition Altered mental status Fluid volume deficit due to excessive vomiting Fluid volume deficit due to withholding food and fluids Laboratory Tests BMI below normal Withholding food Purging Hypotension Epigastric discomfort Amenorrhea Therapeutic Procedures Refer pt to group therapy Refer pt to therapist ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Assess pt eating habits EKG Possible ultrasound PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care Assess for suicidal tendency Diagnostic Procedures CBC Electrolytes: potassium and magnesium Kidney and liver function test UA Education on proper nutrition Daily weigh ins Monitor I&O Monitor VS Monitor eating habits Assess for suicidal tendency Fall precautions Complications Medications No medications for this pt Client Education Educate pt on proper nutrition Educate pt on risks with prolonged starvation Educate pt on risks that comes with excessive sexual activites Educate pt and family on s/s of anorexia Interprofessional Care Primary physician Social work Nutritionist/dietitican Psychiatry Anemia Muscle loss GI issues Cardiac arrest Fluid and electrolytes imbalances Amenorrhea