A client who is experiencing complications of anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Fluid volume deficit related to inadequate intake of liquids, self-induced vomiting, laxative, and diuretic use
What is an appropriate nursing goal for this diagnosis? a. The client's intake and output will be ap-proximately equal by the 4th hospital day.
b. The client will demonstrate increased con-sumption of nutrients as evidenced by daily weight gain.
c. The client will verbalize feelings regarding the disease and coping strategies by the time of discharge.
d. The client will verbalize plans for the future.
A
During extreme cases, clients may be admitted for enforced feeding, including the placement of a feeding tube or total parenteral nutrition (TPN), IV rehydration, and electrolyte replacement. The treatment goal should be that intake and output should advance until it will be approximately equal.
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