A 22-year-old who is hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is 5 ft 5 in (163 cm) tall and weighs 90 pounds (41 kg) . Laboratory tests reveal hypokalemia and iron-deficiency anemia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for the patient?
A) Risk for activity intolerance related to anemia and weakness
B) Risk for electrolyte imbalance related to poor eating patterns
C) Ineffective health maintenance related to obsession with body image
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to refusal to eat
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