ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following diagnosis procedures should the nurse anticipate the provider should describe during the medical evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: ECG. A provider may order an ECG during the medical evaluation of a client with bulimia nervosa to assess for any potential cardiac complications, such as electrolyte imbalances or arrhythmias due to purging behaviors. This test helps in evaluating the overall cardiac health of the client. Chest x-ray (
A) is not typically indicated in the evaluation of bulimia nervosa unless there are specific respiratory symptoms. Coagulation studies (
C) are not directly related to the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Liver function test (
D) is not a common diagnostic procedure for bulimia nervosa unless there are specific concerns about liver function due to other factors.
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