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sam.t96

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The reason why obesity is not categorized as an eating disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is what?
 
  A) Obesity is not treatable with psychotropic medications.
  B) Obesity is caused by the individual's lack of will power.
  C) Obesity is not considered a health risk to the extent that would qualify it for diagnosis.
  D) Obesity is not associated consistently with any particular psychological or behavioral syndrome.

Question 2

A college student has been referred to the college clinic for evaluation for anorexia nervosa. The nursing assessment to substantiate this disorder should include what?
 
  A) Onset of symptoms in early adolescence
  B) Body weight significantly below ideal for her height and age
  C) Temper tantrums and sleep disturbance
  D) Oily skin and acne


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
The DSM-IV-TR does not identify obesity as a psychiatric diagnosis. Obesity is considered to be a general medical condition because a consistent association with a psychological or behavioral syndrome has not been established. When there is evidence that psychological factors are of importance in the etiology or course of a particular case of obesity, the diagnosis is listed under psychological factors affecting medical condition.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is made if the client's weight is 15 below ideal weight for age and height. Onset of symptoms may occur in early adolescence, but not always. Temper tantrums do not characterize anorexia nervosa. Skin is usually dry and flaky


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Wow, this really help

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