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jenna1

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Disturbed body image is the nursing diagnosis for a patient with an eating disorder. Which outcome indicator is most applicable to this diagnosis?
 
  a. Weight, muscle, and fat congruence with height, frame, age, and sex
  b. Calorie intake within required parameters of treatment plan
  c. Weight at established normal range for the patient
  d. Patient satisfaction with body appearance

Question 2

One of the most difficult problems faced by older adults is coping with
 
  1. losses.
  2. anxiety.
  3. marriage.
  4. financial problems.



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Answer to Question 1

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Body image disturbances are considered improved or resolved when the patient is consistently satisfied with his or her own appearance and body function. This is a subjective consideration. The other indicators are more objective but less related to this nursing diagnosis.

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Coping with loss is one of the most difficult problems of older adults.





 

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