Family dynamics are thought to be a major influence in the development of anorexia nervosa. Which information related to a client's home environment should a nurse associate with the development of this disorder?
A. The home environment maintains loose personal boundaries.
B. The home environment places an overemphasis on food.
C. The home environment is overprotective and demands perfection.
D. The home environment condones corporal punishment.
ANS: C
The nurse should assess that a home environment that is overprotective and demands perfection may be an influence in the development of anorexia nervosa. In adolescence, distorted eating patterns may represent a rebellion against controlling and demanding parents.
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