BS Nursing Pediatric Health Nursing-II
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32. A 16-year-old adolescent with anorexia nervosa is admitted for refeeding. What critical clinical nursing consideration is paramount during the initial refeeding phase?

A. Allowing the adolescent to choose all their meals.
B. Monitoring for refeeding syndrome (e.g., electrolyte imbalances, fluid shifts, cardiac arrhythmias).
C. Encouraging rapid weight gain.
D. Limiting calorie intake.

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  • Allowing the adolescent to choose all their meals.
  • Monitoring for refeeding syndrome (e.g., electrolyte imbalances, fluid shifts, cardiac arrhythmias).
  • Encouraging rapid weight gain.
  • Limiting calorie intake.

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