ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.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.) .
A rationale: Diarrhea is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Constipation is more common due to reduced food intake.
B rationale: Hypotension can occur in anorexia nervosa due to decreased circulating blood volume from inadequate fluid and food intake.
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.
D rationale: Tooth erosion can occur in anorexia nervosa due to frequent vomiting, which exposes the teeth to stomach acid.
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.
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.