In addition to gastrointestinal disorders associated with eating disorders, nurses must be aware of and assess for other medical complications including:
A.
Electrolyte imbalances.
B.
Cardiac irregularities.
C.
Dehydration.
D.
All of the above.
ANS: D
All of these responses are associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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