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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) .

Diarrhea

Hypotension.

Cold extremities.

Tooth erosion.

Lanugo.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,D,E

Choice A rationale:

Diarrhea is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Constipation is more common due to reduced food intake.

Choice B rationale:

Hypotension can occur in anorexia nervosa due to decreased circulating blood volume from inadequate fluid and food intake.

Choice C rationale:

Cold extremities can be a sign of anorexia nervosa due to the body’s attempt to conserve heat in response to inadequate caloric intake.

Choice D rationale:

Tooth erosion can occur in anorexia nervosa due to frequent vomiting, which exposes the teeth to stomach acid.

Choice E rationale:

Lanugo, or fine body hair, can develop in anorexia nervosa as the body’s attempt to insulate itself due to loss of body fat.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Absence of seizures is not an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant, not an anticonvulsant.

Choice B rationale:

Reduction in hand tremors is not an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy. Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and panic attacks.

Choice C rationale:

Decreased hallucinations is not an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy. Fluoxetine is not typically used to treat conditions that cause hallucinations.

Choice D rationale:

Improved mood is an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy. As an antidepressant, fluoxetine works by balancing chemicals in the brain that affect mood and emotions.

A. "I'm using a syringe to obtain your blood, not a snake.”. B. "Your provider requires this blood specimen.”. C. "You must be mistaken. D. Snakes cannot be in the clinic.”.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) .

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) .