Which concern has the greatest priority for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
a. Social isolation
b. Imbalanced fluid volume
c. Compromised family coping
d. Disturbed perception of body image
ANS: B
The physical harm that can result for a fluid imbalance has priority over any of the psycho-logical options presented.
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