Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
The correct answer is A, B, C, and D.
A: Bradycardia is common in anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition.
B: Russell's sign, calluses on knuckles from induced vomiting, is seen in bulimia but can occur in anorexia nervosa with purging behaviors.
C: Lanugo, fine hair growth on the body, is a sign of malnutrition in anorexia nervosa.
D: Hypotension can occur due to dehydration and malnutrition.
Incorrect answers:
E: Diarrhea is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa; constipation is more common.
A: Bradycardia is common in anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition.
B: Russell's sign, calluses on knuckles from induced vomiting, is seen in bulimia but can occur in anorexia nervosa with purging behaviors.
C: Lanugo, fine hair growth on the body, is a sign of malnutrition in anorexia nervosa.
D: Hypotension can occur due to dehydration and malnutrition.
Incorrect answers:
E: Diarrhea is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa; constipation is more common.