Asked by Junior Vargas on May 11, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. A nurse asks, "Describe what you think about your present weight and how you look." Which response by the patient is most consistent with the diagnosis?
A) "I am fat and ugly."
B) "What I think about myself is my business."
C) "I'm grossly underweight, but that's what I want."
D) "I'm a few pounds' overweight, but I can live with it."
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severely restricted food intake and a distorted body image.
- Uncover and comprehend the physical and psychological signs of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Master the techniques of therapeutic communication that are specific to treating patients with eating disorders.
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Emily RivasMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Untreated patients with anorexia nervosa do not recognize their thinness. They perceive themselves to be overweight and unattractive. The patient with anorexia will usually tell people perceptions of self. The patient with anorexia does not recognize his or her thinness and will persist in trying to lose more weight.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover and comprehend the physical and psychological signs of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Master the techniques of therapeutic communication that are specific to treating patients with eating disorders.
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