Natalie Cox is a nurse in an urban high school. One recent Wednesday, Natalie saw Erin, a 16-year-old cheerleader who has been sent to the clinic by her sponsor. The sponsor was concerned that Erin was too thin
Natalie assesses Erin and suspects anorexia because of all of the following except:
1. Erin acknowledged that she had not had a period for several months.
2. Erin has a reputation of being well-behaved, eager to please, and a perfectionist.
3. Erin is 5'7" tall and weighs 105 pounds.
4. Erin stated that she wants to gain weight and her friends maintain that she eats well.
ANS: 4
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