WGU D115 Unit 3 DISTRIBUTED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1

WGU D115 Unit 3 DISTRIBUTED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is working with patients at an eating disorder clinic. One patient is a 64-year-old woman with a long history of anorexia nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate for this patient due to complications of her disease process? Encouraging high-impact aerobic exercise Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements Prescribing a cholesterol-lowering medication Ordering a screening colonoscopy and antidiarrheal medication - ANSWER Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements This patient is at high risk of osteoporosis and stress fractures due to the extensive history of anorexia nervosa. The body changes its hormone production in response to low body weight, which negatively affects bone growth and strength.