A Client Diagnosed with a History of Anorexia Nervosa Comes

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with a history of anorexia nervosa comes to an outpatient clinic after being medically cleared. The client states, "My parents watch me like a hawk and never let me out of their sight." Which nursing diagnosis would take priority at this time?

• A) Altered nutrition less than body requirements
• B) Altered social interaction
• C) Impaired verbal communication
• D) Altered family processes

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Definitions:

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Concept Hierarchy

A system of organizing concepts from the most general to the most specific, facilitating understanding and learning by structuring knowledge in a hierarchical manner.

Ultimatum Game

A game in economic experiments where two players decide on how to divide a sum of money; refusal by one player results in neither player receiving anything.

Rational Self-Interest

The principle that individuals will make decisions that they perceive to be the best for themselves, maximizing their own benefit.