What would lead the nurse to suspect that an adolescent has bulimia?
A) Body mass index less than 17
B) Calluses on back of knuckles
C) Nail pitting
D) Bradycardia
Ans: B
The adolescent with bulimia would exhibit calluses on the back of the knuckles and split fingernails and would be of normal weight or slightly overweight. A body mass index of 17, nail pitting, and bradycardia would suggest anorexia.
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