In planning the nursing care of a client with anorexia nervosa, which nursing goal is the highest priority in the initial phase of treatment?
A) Regain lost weight.
B) Restore electrolyte imbalances.
C) Support healthy coping mechanisms.
D) Improve self-esteem and body image.
B
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In anorexia, electrolyte levels, especially potassium and sodium, are often dangerously low. Cardiac irregularities can be identified on electrocardiogram and are often directly linked to fluid and electrolyte imbalances that can lead to cardiac failure and death. Therefore, it is paramount to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Regaining lost weight, supporting healthy coping mechanisms, and improving self-esteem are all goals that are significant in the management of anorexia.
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