Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Hypokalemia
Rationale:
💎 Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is a common finding in bulimia nervosa due to frequent vomiting, laxative, or diuretic abuse, which causes potassium loss.
💎 This electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, and fatigue, making it a critical assessment finding.
💎 Lanugo and muscle wasting are more characteristic of anorexia nervosa, which involves severe prolonged malnutrition.
💎 Hypomagnesemia may occur but is less common than hypokalemia in bulimia.
💎 Early identification and correction of hypokalemia are essential to prevent life-threatening cardiac complications.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4