The nurse working with pregnant women understands that anorexia and bulimia are associated with which conditions in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)

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These conditions are associated with electrolyte imbalance,low birth weight,and small for gestational age infants.All women should be asked about eating disorders,and nurses should watch for behaviors that may indicate disordered eating.Some women eat normally during pregnancy for the sake of the fetus,but others continue their previous dysfunctional eating patterns during pregnancy or in the early postpartum period.Food cravings and aversions are normal for most women during pregnancy.Women may have a strong preference or strong dislike for certain foods.They're generally not harmful,and some,like aversion to alcohol,may be beneficial.

The Nurse Working with Pregnant Women Understands That Anorexia and Bulimia