NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question

Assessment of a client reveals a 30% loss of preillness weight, lanugo, and cessation of menses for 3 months. Her vital signs are BP 90/50, P 96 bpm, respirations 30, and temperature 97 F. She admits to the nurse that she has induced vomiting 3 times this morning, but she had to continue exercising to lose 'just 5 more lb.' Her symptoms are consistent with:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All symptoms and vital signs are consistent with anorexia nervosa.

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