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A nurse educates a class of adolescents about eating disorders. The nurse teaches that which of the following statements about eating disorders are true? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Eating disorders are more prevalent in males than in females.
  2. Eating disorders can cause a patient's health to be severely affected.
  3. Eating disorders generally occur during adolescence or early adulthood.
  4. Eating disorders are evidenced by extreme disturbances in eating habits.
  5. Eating disorders may result from either physical or psychological causes.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a severely underweight patient who has an admitting diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. When assessing this patient, the nurse anticipates which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Anemia
  2. Oily hair
  3. Brittle nails
  4. Severe diarrhea
  5. Muscle weakness



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 3, 5




dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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