A 19-yr-old woman admitted with anorexia nervosa is 5 ft,6 in (163 cm) tall and weighs 88 lb (41 kg) . Laboratory tests reveal hypokalemia and iron-deficiency anemia. Which patient problem has the highest priority?
A) Risk for activity intolerance
B) Risk for electrolyte imbalance
C) Ineffective health maintenance
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
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