The nurse determines that a patient has a scaphoid abdomen. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
1. type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Crohn disease
3. malnutrition
4. diverticulosis
Correct Answer: 3
A scaphoid abdomen is one that appears sunken. It is associated with malnutrition. This type of abdominal contour is not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Crohn disease, or diverticulitis.
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