PI 1 – Anorexia Nervosa

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and nursing priorities related to anorexia nervosa.

Individuals with anorexia nervosa are usually____ under the age of _____

females , 25

The diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is made when there is a weight loss __of % or more of body weight.

15% (weigh <85% of normal body wt.) hospitalize if 30% wt. loss

Hospitalization is indicated when there is a % loss of body weight in anorexia nervosa.

30%

A major mental/emotional nursing diagnosis commonly seen in anorexia nervosa is .

altered body image

Clients with anorexia nervosa typically have a what pulse rate?

bradycardic

The most common gynecologic symptom of anorexia nervosa is .

amenorrhea

Soft, downy hair that develops over the body of clients with anorexia nervosa is called .

lanugo- soft downy hair

What is the top priority in caring for a client with anorexia nervosa ?

adequate food intake to keep them alive and gain weight.

The best indicator of progress in a client with anorexia nervosa is ?

adequate weight gain