After collecting data the nurse suspects that an adolescent patient is at risk for developing anorexia nervosa. What data did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Age 17 years
b. Phobia about weight gain
c. Fearful of mother present during the interview
d. Asked the nurse repeatedly why certain information was needed
e. Texted with friends on the smartphone while interview in progress

Answer 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. This disease most commonly occurs in females between ages 12 and 18 who are from the middle and upper classes of Western culture. Young women with low self-esteem seem to be at highest risk. Anorexia nervosa is thought to be psychological in origin. Patients may have a phobia about weight gain, be afraid of a loss of control, and be mistrusting. E. Texting with friends does not suggest that the patient is at risk for developing anorexia nervosa.