A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to inadequate food intake. The long-term goal of the treatment plan is that the patient will
a. gain 1 to 3 lb weekly.
b. exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition.
c. restore healthy eating patterns and normalize weight.
d. identify cognitive distortions about weight and shape.
C
The goal directly related to the nursing diagnosis is to restore healthy eating patterns and normalize weight. The distracters are short-term or vague or are not directly related to the nursing diagnosis.
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