Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Lanugo is a hallmark of anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition. Hypokalemia, hypoglycemia, and parotid swelling (from purging) are more typical of other conditions or bulimia.