Eating disorder instability
NCLEX-RN glossary · Psychosocial Integrity
Definition
The physiological risks, including electrolyte imbalances and cardiac arrest, associated with severe disordered eating behaviors.
Eating disorder instability in plain English
The RN must prioritize physical safety, such as monitoring for dysrhythmias, over psychosocial therapy sessions. A frequent error is prioritizing the client's psychological needs while ignoring red-flag cues of life-threatening electrolyte disturbances.
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