ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Constipation. In anorexia nervosa, a lack of adequate nutrition intake can lead to decreased gastrointestinal motility, resulting in constipation. Tachycardia (
A) is common due to the body's response to malnutrition. Menorrhagia (
C) is unlikely as anorexia nervosa often leads to amenorrhea. Hyperkalemia (
D) is less likely as potassium levels tend to be low due to decreased food intake.
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