When teaching a patient with binge-purge bulimia,the nurse should give priority to information about:

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Hypokalemia results from potassium loss associated with vomiting.Physiological integrity can be maintained if the patient can self-diagnose potassium deficiency and adjust the diet or seek medical assistance.Daily weight gain may not be desirable for a patient with bulimia nervosa.Self-esteem is an identifiable problem but is of lesser priority than the risk for hypokalemia.

When Teaching a Patient with Binge-Purge Bulimia,the Nurse Should Give