An adolescent client seen in the ambulatory care center is going on a one-week fasting regimen of water and juice to jump start weight loss. The nurse's response is based on an understanding of which of the following?

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An adolescent client seen in the ambulatory care center is going on a one-week fasting regimen of water and juice to jump start weight loss.  The nurse's response is based on an understanding of which of the following?

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11ecbb05_c99a_848d_b433_0fdce381dcf9_MD0009_00 Fasting for more than 1 or 2 days can cause a number of health problems: Increased stress - when fasting, the body goes into "starvation mode;" metabolism slows down and cortisol production increases Muscle damage - in starvation mode, the body breaks down muscle and converts amino acids to glucose Fluid loss - glycogen stores in the liver are also broken down as an energy source; this metabolic process releases water, resulting in fluid loss Increased hunger - appetite hormones are suppressed during a fast; however, when regular eating habits are resumed, appetite will be increased Depletion of essential nutrients Fatigue, headache, dehydration, dizziness, and muscle weakness (Option A) Fasting for more than 1 or 2 days can lead to health problems. (Option B) In starvation mode, the body will use protein, fat, and stored carbohydrates as energy sources. Protein is not spared. (Option C) Appetite may be suppressed during a fast after the first few hours/days; however, when regular intake is resumed, hunger will return. Educational objective: Fasting can cause multiple health problems, including increased stress, slowing of the body's metabolism, muscle damage, fluid loss, increased hunger, depletion of nutrients, and physical symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and muscle weakness.

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