A client with anorexia nervosa has a heart rate of 40 beats/min and blood pressure of 70/40 mmHg. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
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Correct answer: Call for immediate medical evaluation and monitoring
Severe bradycardia and hypotension signal a medical emergency in anorexia nervosa and require immediate evaluation and potential transfer to higher level of care.
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