Asked by Danielle Casey on May 02, 2024
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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 130-pound patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who purges?
A) Powerlessness
B) Ineffective coping
C) Disturbed body image
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.
Bulimia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain.
Imbalanced Nutrition
A state in which nutritional intake does not meet the body’s needs, leading to either undernutrition or overnutrition.
- Detect and understand the bodily and psychological characteristics of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Ascertain fitting interventions and caregiving strategies for patients suffering from eating disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect and understand the bodily and psychological characteristics of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Ascertain fitting interventions and caregiving strategies for patients suffering from eating disorders.
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