A client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is currently receiving treatment. During a physical assessment, which finding indicates the client may be noncompliant with therapeutic interventions?
A) Urine specific gravity of 1.002
B) Weight gain of 1 pound since the previous week
C) The client opts to wear only a gown when weighed
D) The client verbalizes that treatment is making the client feel better

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The client with a low urine-specific gravity is most likely drinking large quantities of water prior to being weighed. This client is displaying noncompliant behavior. A weight gain of 1 pound over the course of a week for the client indicates treatment may be effective. The client who decides to only wear a gown while being weighed indicates treatment may be effective. Clients with eating disorders who wear heavy clothes or weights in their pockets and underwear exhibit noncompliant behaviors. The client who verbalizes that they feel treatment is making them feel better is possibly receiving effective treatment.

A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa and Is