Which behavior will the nurse anticipate in the patient with anorexia nervosa?
1. Positive self-image
2. Constant overeating
3. Flexible rules regarding food
4. Obsessive rituals regarding food
Answer: 4
Explanation: Individuals with anorexia nervosa develop obsessive rituals regarding food. These individuals generally have rigid, not flexible, rules regarding food. Individuals with anorexia nervosa generally have a negative self-image and do not overeat.
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