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newyorker26 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Of the following observations, which is the most objective measure of improvement in your patient with anorexia nervosa?

A.
She eats all of her food on the tray at lunch.
B.
She gains 2 pounds from last week.
C.
She weighs herself daily.
D.
She tells you her friends are bringing her special foods.

Question 2

Bariatric surgery is now an accepted treatment for people with which of the following?

A.
Poor body image
B.
BMI over 40
C.
Untreatable bulimia
D.
BMI of 25 with diabetes

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Response B is the most objective to indicate improvement with an anorexia nervosa patient. Response A is a one-time observation, response C could be anxiety behavior, and response D could have many meanings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
BMI of 40 is generally accepted, though BMI of 35 with major health complications such as diabetes is also standard.