Outpatient treatment is planned for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Select the most important outcome related to the nursing diagnosis: imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Within 1 week, the patient will:

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Only the outcome of a gain of 1 to 2 pounds can be accomplished within 1 week when the patient is an outpatient. The focus of an outcome is not on the patient weighing self. Limiting exercise and selecting proper clothing are important, but weight gain takes priority.

Outpatient Treatment Is Planned for a Patient Diagnosed with Anorexia