The nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "monitor for complications of refeeding." Which system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?

The nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "monitor for complications of refeeding." Which system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?



a. Renal
b. Endocrine
c. Integumentary
d. Cardiovascular



Answer: D
Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain can overwhelm the heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse.


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