A nurse is caring for a client with a BMI of 18.5. The client complains that he or she is fat, unattractive, and needs to lose weight. Which of the following does the nurse recognize about this client?
A) The client is expressing prejudice.
B) The client has a body image disturbance.
C) The client has abdominal obesity.
D) The client may face weight-related medical problems.
B) The client has a body image disturbance.
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