The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a patient who is being evaluated for anorexia nervosa.Which characteristic(s)would be consistent with the condition?

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the patient's refusal to maintain minimal body weight or eat adequate quantities of food.There is a disturbance in the perception of body shape and size and an extreme fear of becoming fat.The patient strives for perfection and control by controlling caloric intake.Defining characteristics include frequent mood fluctuation,absence of three consecutive menstrual periods,and body weight less than 85% of what is expected for height and weight.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medical History of a Patient