A patient admitted to the eating disorders unit has yellow skin,the extremities are cold,and the heart rate is 42 bpm.The patient weighs 70 pounds;height is 5 feet 4 inches.The patient is quiet during the assessment saying only,"I will not eat until I lose enough weight to look thin." Select the best initial nursing diagnosis.
A) Anxiety related to fear of weight gain
B) Disturbed body image related to weight loss
C) Ineffective coping related to lack of conflict resolution skills
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to self-starvation
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