Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A 15-year-old girl is brought to the hospital by her parents. She is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. Her parents report that she eats very little. This evening, she is very difficult to arouse and had to be carried into the emergency room. A diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is made. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to observe/measure when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is common in severe anorexia due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, reflecting cardiovascular stress.
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