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jenna1

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Which statement is a nurse most likely to hear from a patient with anorexia nervosa?
 
  a. I'm fat and ugly.
  b. I have nice eyes.
  c. I'm thin for my height.
  d. My parents don't pay much attention to me.

Question 2

Physical assessment of a patient with bulimia often reveals:
 
  a. prominent parotid glands.
  b. peripheral edema.
  c. thin, brittle hair.
  d. amenorrhea.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Patients with eating disorders have distorted body images; they see themselves as overweight even when their weight is subnormal. I'm thin for my height is therefore unlikely to be heard from a patient with anorexia nervosa. Poor self-image precludes making positive statements about self, such as I have nice eyes. Many patients with eating disorders see supportive others as intrusive and out of tune with their needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Prominent parotid glands are associated with repeated vomiting. The other options are signs of anorexia nervosa and are not usually observed in bulimia.



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