Question

Case Study #4 A young girl presents to the emergency room after passing out at school. Through your assessment, you suspect bulimia nervosa may be the cause of the incident.

Answer 1

A young girl presents to the emergency room after passing out to school. You suspect bulimia nervosa may be the cause of the incident.

9.

Potassium is the biggest concern for the frequent vomiting yo can suspect.

Frequent vomiting causes water and electrolyte loss(Potassium, sodium, and calcium) from the body, which may cause tiredness, fainting, muscle cramp and many more.

Answer - Potassium

10.

Heart failure is the biggest concern of the low amount of potassium.

Low amount of potassium called hypokalemia, Hypokalemia increased risk for cardiac arrhythmia which leads to heart failure and even death,

Answer - Heart failure.

11.

Foods are high in potassium is ...

Chicken breast

brown rice

banana

Raisins

Answer 2

9. Potassium

10. Heart Failure

11. Raisins, Baked potato, Banana