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A patient being admitted to the eating disorders unit has a yellow cast to the skin and fine, downy hair over the trunk. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5 feet 4 inches. The patient says, "I won't eat until I look thin."  Select the priority initial nursing diagnosis.
a.   Anxiety related to fear of weight gain
b.   Disturbed body image related to weight loss
c.   Ineffective coping related to lack of conflict resolution skills
d.   Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to self-starvation
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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach


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Wow! Couldn't have asked for a better explanation. Bye for now Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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No worries! Super happy to help Wink Face
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