Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa can lead to constipation due to decreased food intake and dehydration, causing reduced bowel movements. Metrorrhagia (A) is abnormal uterine bleeding, not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Hyperkalemia (B) is unlikely as anorexia nervosa commonly results in electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia. Tachycardia (D) is a common finding in anorexia nervosa due to the body's compensatory mechanisms to conserve energy, but it is not the most specific finding related to this condition.