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Evvie72 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which nursing diagnosis is more applicable to a patient with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20 below normal weight than for a 130-pound patient with bulimia nervosa who purges?

a. Powerlessness
b. Ineffective coping
c. Disturbed body image
d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

Question 2

Which personality characteristic is a nurse most likely to assess in a patient with anorexia nervosa?

a. Carefree flexibility
b. Rigidity, perfectionism
c. Open displays of emotion
d. High spirits and optimism

b614102004 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The patient with bulimia nervosa usually maintains a close to normal weight, whereas the patient with anorexia nervosa may approach starvation. The incorrect options may be appropriate for patients with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Rigid thinking, inability to demonstrate flexibility, and difficulty changing cognitions are characteristic of patients with eating disorders. The incorrect options are rare in a patient with an eating disorder. Inflexibility, controlled emotions, and pessimism are more the norm.