Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

An adolescent with a diagnosis of severe anorexia nervosa is now on the adolescent psychiatric unit after being in intensive care to achieve fluid and electrolyte balance. In developing the nursing care plan, which of the following will be of highest priority?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Observing after meals prevents purging, a critical behavior to address in anorexia to ensure nutritional retention.

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