A 14-year-old patient is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Nurses know this disorder is most associated with:
A.
Poor parenting.
B.
Anger at parents.
C.
Low self-esteem.
D.
Distorted body image.
ANS: D
Though responses A, B, and C may be present, distorted body image is the primary disturbance.
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