Asked by Familly Arzate on May 07, 2024
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The treatment team discusses adding a new prescription for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate to the plan of care for a patient diagnosed with binge eating disorder. Which finding from the nursing assessment is most important for the nurse to share with the team?
A) The patient's history of poly-substance abuse
B) The patient's preference for homeopathic remedies
C) The patient's family history of autoimmune disorders
D) The patient's comorbid diagnosis of a learning disability
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
A medication primarily used to treat ADHD and binge eating disorder, known for its stimulant effects on the nervous system.
Binge Eating Disorder
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often rapidly and to the point of discomfort.
Poly-Substance Abuse
The concurrent misuse or dependence on multiple psychoactive substances, often leading to increased behavioral and health risks.
- Gain insight into the potential coexisting conditions and difficulties related to eating disorders, along with their influence on physiological and psychological health.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the potential coexisting conditions and difficulties related to eating disorders, along with their influence on physiological and psychological health.
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