The nurse is providing care to an adolescent client who has a history of vomiting after eating. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse anticipate when providing care to this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Complete blood count
B) Serum electrolytes
C) BUN and creatinine
D) Urine drug screen
E) Barium enema
Answer: A, B, C
A history of vomiting after eating is a clinical manifestation related to an eating disorder. The nurse would anticipate a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, and a BUN and creatinine when monitoring the client. A urine drug screen and barium enema are not anticipated when providing care to this client.
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