hard · NCLEX-RN basic-care
The nurse is monitoring a client with severe anorexia nervosa who has just begun refeeding. Which findings suggest a transition to a life-threatening state? Select all that apply.
- Serum magnesium of 1.9 mEq/L (Reference: 1.3-2.1 mEq/L)
- Increased appetite and requests for larger portions
- Decreased muscle strength and reported profound weakness
- Rapid weight gain of 2 kg (4.4 lbs) within 24 hours
- New onset of ventricular bigeminy on the cardiac monitor
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