A client with anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate food intake. The client's current weight is 92 pounds
The nurse would evaluate that the client is making safe progress if the weight after 1 week is a. 107 pounds.
b. 102 pounds.
c. 97 pounds.
d. 94 pounds.
D
Clients with severe nutritional depletion will be able to regain weight at a safe rate (1 to 2 pounds/week).
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