Which nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who restricts intake and is 20% below normal weight than for a 130-pound patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa who purges?
A) Powerlessness
B) Ineffective coping
C) Disturbed body image
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

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The patient with bulimia nervosa usually maintains a close to normal weight, whereas the patient with anorexia nervosa may approach starvation. The incorrect options may be appropriate for patients with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Is More Appropriate for a Patient Diagnosed