During an initial interview at a clinic, a young female client states that there is nothing wrong with her. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that this client might have anorexia nervosa?
A) Episodes of overeating and excessive weight gain
B) Expressions of a positive self-concept
C) Flexible thought patterns and spontaneity
D) Severe weight loss due to self-imposed dieting
D
Feedback: Clients with anorexia starve themselves and lose a large proportion of body weight, yet call it dieting. In anorexia nervosa, clients do not have excessive weight gain or overeat. Clients have a negative self-concept. Clients with anorexia nervosa exhibit inflexible thinking and limited spontaneity.
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