Which symptoms should the nurse expect to observe during the physical assessment of an adolescent girl with severe weight loss and disrupted metabolism associated with anorexia nervosa?
A) Dysmenorrhea and oliguria
B) Tachycardia and tachypnea
C) Heat intolerance and increased blood pressure
D) Lowered body temperature and brittle nails

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Symptoms of anorexia nervosa include lower body temperature, severe weight loss, decreased blood pressure, dry skin, brittle nails, altered metabolic activity, and presence of lanugo hair. Amenorrhea, rather than dysmenorrhea, and cold intolerance are manifestations of anorexia nervosa. Bradycardia, rather than tachycardia, may be present.

Which Symptoms Should the Nurse Expect to Observe During the Physical