The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with bulimia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when conducting the client's physical assessment? Select all that apply.

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A)Physical signs of bulimia nervosa include hoarseness and esophagitis, dental enamel erosion, enlarged parotid glands, abrasions or calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting, menstrual irregularities, concentrated urine, decreased urine output, hypotension, elevated temperature, poor skin turgor, and weakness. Elevated blood pressure, low body temperature, and increased urine output are not typically observed in a client with bulimia.
B)Physical signs of bulimia nervosa include hoarseness and esophagitis, dental enamel erosion, enlarged parotid glands, abrasions or calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting, menstrual irregularities, concentrated urine, decreased urine output, hypotension, elevated temperature, poor skin turgor, and weakness. Elevated blood pressure, low body temperature, and increased urine output are not typically observed in a client with bulimia.
C)Physical signs of bulimia nervosa include hoarseness and esophagitis, dental enamel erosion, enlarged parotid glands, abrasions or calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting, menstrual irregularities, concentrated urine, decreased urine output, hypotension, elevated temperature, poor skin turgor, and weakness. Elevated blood pressure, low body temperature, and increased urine output are not typically observed in a client with bulimia.
D)Physical signs of bulimia nervosa include hoarseness and esophagitis, dental enamel erosion, enlarged parotid glands, abrasions or calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting, menstrual irregularities, concentrated urine, decreased urine output, hypotension, elevated temperature, poor skin turgor, and weakness. Elevated blood pressure, low body temperature, and increased urine output are not typically observed in a client with bulimia.
E)Physical signs of bulimia nervosa include hoarseness and esophagitis, dental enamel erosion, enlarged parotid glands, abrasions or calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting, menstrual irregularities, concentrated urine, decreased urine output, hypotension, elevated temperature, poor skin turgor, and weakness. Elevated blood pressure, low body temperature, and increased urine output are not typically observed in a client with bulimia.

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