A potential Olympic figure skater collapses during practice and is hospitalized for severe malnutrition.Anorexia Nervosa is diagnosed.Which client statement best reflects a theory about the underlying etiology of this disorder?

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This statement suggests that the client may be using the eating disorder as a way to cope with unresolved psychological issues, such as a need for parental approval or anger towards a parent. This is consistent with the theory that anorexia nervosa is often linked to underlying emotional and psychological factors. The other statements do not provide as clear a connection to underlying psychological issues.

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