While completing the health history, the nurse learns that a patient often eats excessive amounts of food when alone and when not hungry, and has intense feelings of self-disgust afterwards
The patient denies purging after these episodes. The nurse realizes that the patient is at risk of developing which health problem?
1. type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. type 1 diabetes mellitus
3. dehydration
4. electrolyte imbalances
Correct Answer: 1
The patient is demonstrating a binge-eating disorder. The excessive eating eventually will result in weight gain. Individuals with a body mass index greater than recommended are at an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is most often seen in children. Individuals who have type 1 diabetes mellitus are usually underweight. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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