A 30-year-old patient presents to the emergency department w…
A 30-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset paralysis of the right arm and leg. The patient has no history of neurological disease or trauma, and neurological exam findings are normal, suggesting a possible diagnosis of:
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A 23-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital for electrolyte imbalances due to excessive vomiting and diarrhea. She states, “I just can’t stop myself from eating large amounts of food, and I have to purge afterward to feel better.” The patient BMI is 19.1 percentile, and her lab results show low potassium levels. She expresses a desire to regain control over her eating habits. The nurse should identify this as:
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