Fluid and electrolyte assessment in people who vomit or misuse laxatives or diuretics
Assess fluid and electrolyte balance
tests per year, UK, when compensatory behaviours are suspected (no interval given)
“Assess fluid and electrolyte balance in people with an eating disorder who are believed to be engaging in compensatory behaviours, such as vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, or water loading.”
NICE NG69, Eating disorders: recognition and treatment, recommendation 1.10.1, 2020-12-16
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Blood electrolyte tests (such as potassium); applies to all eating disorders with compensatory behaviours.
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