The parent of a 12-year-old states, "My child saw an older adolescent who was extremely overweight. Ever since then, my child won't eat." The nurse realizes that the child might be demonstrating what behavior?
1. an irrational fear of gaining weight
2. defiance directed at the parent
3. normal preadolescent behavior
4. an internal power struggle
Correct Answer: 1
Anorexia nervosa typically begins during adolescence. Patients with anorexia nervosa have a distorted body image and irrational fear of gaining weight. Defiant behaviors involve rebellion. The child is not demonstrating that type of behavior. It is not normal for a preadolescent child to discontinue eating. The child is not demonstrating behaviors consistent with an internal power struggle.
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