Asked by Jahannah Christian on Jun 19, 2024
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As a patient admitted to the eating disorders unit undresses, a nurse observes that the patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 70 pounds and is 5 feet, 4 inches tall. Which condition should be documented?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Alopecia
C) Lanugo
D) Stupor
Lanugo
Fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn.
Alopecia
A condition resulting in partial or complete loss of hair from the body, including the scalp, often due to genetic, hormonal, or autoimmune factors.
- Detect and learn about the manifestations and challenges of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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HJ
Harsh JauraJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The fine, downy hair noted by the nurse is called lanugo. It is frequently seen in patients with anorexia nervosa. None of the other conditions can be supported by the data the nurse has gathered.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and learn about the manifestations and challenges of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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