Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
The correct answers are A, B, and E. Lanugo is fine hair growth due to malnutrition. Bradycardia is common in anorexia nervosa due to slowed metabolism. Russell's sign, calluses on knuckles from induced vomiting, is a characteristic finding. Diarrhea (C) is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Hypotension (D) is not a common finding; instead, orthostatic hypotension may occur. Choices F and G are not provided.