A patient who has a maladaptive response to eating regulation says,"I know my parents are already upset about me losing so much weight,but I need to lose a lot more to be at a weight that doesn't make me feel fat." This statement suggests that the best treatment setting for this patient would be:

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Hospitalization would be appropriate because reinstatement of physiological stability is a high priority and may not be possible on an outpatient basis because of the patient's reluctance to accept treatment.

A Patient Who Has a Maladaptive Response to Eating Regulation