46. A nurse suspects that a client may be experiencing anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the client's family supports the nurse's suspicion?
46. A nurse suspects that a client may be experiencing anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the client's family supports the nurse's suspicion?
. "She spends so much time in the bathroom."
. "She plans the meals and counts calories."
. "She has stopped menstruating."
. "She is always oversalting her foods."
Test-Taking Tip
Eliminate Answers 1 and 4 because these relate to bulimia. Eliminate Answer 3 because the stem asks for a behavior related to anorexia nervosa.
Content Area: Mental Health, Eating Disorder; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Psychosocial Integrity/Sensory/Perceptual Alterations
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Answer 1 is incorrect because this is more typical of the client with bulimia. Answer 2 is the most correct answer because clients with anorexia nervosa tend to obsess about food, meals, and calories. Answer 3 is incorrect because menstruation is not a behavior but a sign of an endocrine effect. Answer 4 is incorrect because this is not a common behavior for a client with anorexia nervosa.