A 16-year-old client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The client appears very thin. The client does not have proper dietary intake and is obsessed with losing weight. Which of the following is true for a client with anorexia nervosa?
A) There is usually a long-term history of being underweight.
B) Weight loss is associated with an underlying physical cause.
C) Extreme and persistent hunger is an important sign.
D) Even slight weight gain is followed by depression.
C
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Extreme and always persistent hunger is an important sign in clients with anorexia nervosa. Predisposing factors often include low self-esteem, perfectionist behavior, and a history of being mildly overweight. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by extreme weight loss with no underlying physical cause. Slight weight gain in clients with anorexia nervosa does not lead to depression, although this can often lead to severe anxiety.
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