Which Nursing Diagnosis Is More Appropriate for a Patient Diagnosed

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20% below normal weight than for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who weighs 60 kg and who purges?

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Ineffective coping
• C) Disturbed body image
• D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

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Smoking Behaviour

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