Asked by Shashank Gupta on Jun 19, 2024
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As a patient admitted to the eating-disorder unit undresses, a nurse observes that the patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 70 pounds and is 5'4" tall. Which term 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.
Amenorrhea
The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be a sign of various health conditions.
Alopecia
A condition resulting in partial or complete hair loss on the scalp or body, which can stem from genetic, autoimmune, or other factors.
- Identify and understand the physical and psychological manifestations of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand the physical and psychological manifestations of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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