The nurse is caring for a patient who has bulimia. The nurse recognizes that the patient is at highest risk for which of the following complications?

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Metabolic alkalosis is the most common electrolyte disturbance seen in patients with bulimia due to repeated episodes of vomiting. Ischemic stroke and fluid overload are possible complications but not as common as metabolic alkalosis. Weight gain is not a complication of bulimia but rather a common symptom.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Bulimia