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geoffrey · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

On the physical assessment of a 15-year-old girl who is bulimic, the nurse anticipates that findings will include:

a. Coarse, rough skin
b. Tremor in the upper extremities
c. Erosion of the tooth enamel
d. Bowed legs

Question 2

A father is concerned that his newborn baby girl is cold because her hands are blue. The nurse explains to the father that:

1. This is a sign of respiratory distress, and the baby needs to return to the nursery.
2. Most newborns have trouble regulating their body temperature.
3. This is acrocyanosis and should go away within 48 hours after her birth.
4. This is bruising the baby received during the birth process.

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Erosion of the tooth enamel is seen in patients with bulimia due to the frequent vomiting and exposure of the teeth to stomach acids.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Respiratory distress would be noted if the newborn had circumoral cyanosis.
2. Healthy newborns are able to regulate their body temperature soon after birth if dressed for the environment.
3. The newborn is exhibiting acrocyanosis. It is not a sign of coldness.
4. Bruising usually does not occur on the hands.