During an assessment, the nurse notes Russell's sign on a 15-year-old girl. The nurse should:
1. Report this to the doctor because of possible eating disorder issues.
2. Do nothing. This is a normal sign of development in girls.
3. Document the lacerations and speak to the parents.
4. Ask the teen if she is being abused.
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1. A positive Russell's sign is a strong indication of an eating disorder.
2. The Russell's sign gives indication of the need for medical and psychiatric intervention.
3. Documentation is needed, along with medical intervention.
4. The teen may not be forthright with information, and the doctor needs to be notified.
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