A patient being treated for an eating disorder is prescribed refeeding. Which outcome is the primary reason a patient receiving this treatment is closely monitored by the nursing staff?
a. Complies with treatment commendation made by treatment team
b. Regularly consumes and tolerates between 3000 to 4000 kcal/day
c. No physical signs or symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance are observable
d. Discharge depends on patient's ability to demonstrate a gain of 3 pounds per week
ANS: C
Although all options are outcomes requiring nursing assessment and monitoring, the acute and serious nature of electrolyte imbalances has priority over the remaining options.
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