The parent of a12-year-old states, "My child saw an older adolescent who was extremely overweight. Ever since that time my child won't eat." The nurse realizes that the child might be experiencing which of the following?

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The child may be experiencing an irrational fear of gaining weight, also known as an eating disorder, after seeing the overweight adolescent. This is not normal preadolescent behavior and is not necessarily a power struggle with the parent. Defiance is also not a likely explanation in this scenario.

The Parent of A12-Year-Old States, "My Child Saw an Older