Author Question: The theory that persons are mentally ill by virtue of having bad character is known as the ... (Read 63 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The theory that persons are mentally ill by virtue of having bad character is known as the ___________________ _ Theory.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse has completed the assessment for a patient who has a maladaptive response to eating regulation.

Findings include: height, 5 feet 3 inches; current weight, 80 pounds with weight loss of 30 of body weight; poor skin turgor; lanugo; amenorrhea of 6 months' duration; and admits to restricting intake to 350 calories daily. These assessment findings are most consistent with the medical diagnosis of: a. bulimia nervosa.
b. anorexia nervosa.
c. binge-eating disorder.
d. disturbed body image.

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

Answer to Question 1

Moral Degeneracy

Answer to Question 2

B
The assessment data are most consistent with the medical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, a disorder in which intense fear of gaining weight leads to a body weight 15 below normal for height and amenorrhea. Disturbed body image is not a medical diagnosis.