An adolescent client who is brought to the emergency department appears emaciated and pale. The parents tell the nurse that the client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. A history, physical examination, and laboratory testing are completed. Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect that the client will be admitted to the hospital? Select all that apply.

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Indicators for hospitalization include a heart rate near 40 beats/min, blood pressure less than 80/50 mm Hg, decreased serum potassium concentrations, decreased serum magnesium concentrations, and severe depression and risk for suicide.

An Adolescent Client Who Is Brought to the Emergency Department