A client with severe weight loss is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which issue should the nurse identify as the priority when planning care for this client?
a. Altered body image
b. Impaired swallowing
c. Self-destructive behavior
d. Insufficient caloric intake
d. Insufficient caloric intake
A client with anorexia nervosa and severe weight loss is restricting caloric intake. This is the priority problem. The reason for the illness might be an altered body image however this would not be the priority. It is unlikely that the client has impaired swallowing because of the medical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa might be viewed as self-destructive behavior however this is not the priority at this time.
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