Anorexia nervosa. Fluid-electrolyte and acid-base manifestations.
Psychiatric nurses need to know about the biologic, psychologic, and social implications of anorexia nervosa; however, the current nursing literature presents little information regarding the physiologic aspects of the syndrome. The pathophysiologic basis for the clinical manifestations of acid-base and fluid-electrolyte disturbances associated with anorexia nervosa are examined, and, when appropriate, the implications for nursing assessment are discussed.
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D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology