A patient is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.A nurse who is assessing for co-morbid psychiatric disorders should begin by looking for signs of which common,concurrent diagnosis?

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Co-morbid major depression or dysthymia has been reported in 50% to 75% of people with anorexia and bulimia,and obsessive-compulsive disorder may be found in as many as 25% of patients with anorexia nervosa.Anxiety disorders and substance abuse also occur,but their incidence is lower than depression.Individuals who have binge-eating disorder,not anorexia nervosa,are more likely to have a personality disorder.Schizophrenia is not reported to be associated with anorexia nervosa.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa