A Client with Anorexia Nervosa Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Imbalanced

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client with anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate food intake. The client's current weight is 92 pounds. The nurse would evaluate that the client is making safe progress if the weight after 1 week is

• A) 107 pounds.
• B) 102 pounds.
• C) 97 pounds.
• D) 94 pounds.

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Definitions:

Pathophysiology

The study of the disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with a disease or injury.

Feelings Suppression

The act of intentionally avoiding or inhibiting the expression of one's emotions or feelings.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a general medical condition, often associated with psychological distress.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where a person experiences physical neurological symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, that are not explainable by medical evaluation.