A Patient Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa Has the Nursing Diagnosis

A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to inadequate food intake. The long-term goal of the treatment plan is that the patient will:

A) gain 1 to 3 lb weekly.
B) exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition.
C) restore healthy eating patterns and normalize weight.
D) identify cognitive distortions about weight and shape.