The client with binge-eating disorder reports a lack of involvement in activities, loss of interest in self-care activities, and oversleeping. The client's speech is filled with despondency
What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client? 1. Hopelessness
2. Anxiety
3. Social Isolation
4. Knowledge Deficit
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Rationale: Clients who compulsively overeat frequently experience feelings of hopelessness related to repeated failure to lose weight or to control their eating behavior. The client should be screened for depression, anxiety, and other comorbid psychological disorders. There is no data in the scenario to suggest a diagnosis of Anxiety, Knowledge Deficit, or Social Isolation.
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