As a patient admitted to the eating disorders unit undresses, a nurse observes that the patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 32 kg and is 162 cm. Which term should be documented?

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The fine, downy hair observed on the patient's body is known as lanugo, which is often seen in individuals with anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition and low body weight.

As a Patient Admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit Undresses