On the physical assessment of a 15-year-old girl who is bulimic, the nurse anticipates that findings will include:
a. Coarse, rough skin
b. Tremor in the upper extremities
c. Erosion of the tooth enamel
d. Bowed legs
C
Erosion of the tooth enamel is seen in patients with bulimia due to the frequent vomiting and exposure of the teeth to stomach acids.
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1. Neonate to preschool 2. Neonate to adulthood 3. Neonate to older adult 4. Neonate to adolescent
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)