In the opening case study,Lynne,the 24-year-old who weighted only 78 pounds,was admitted to the psychiatric ward of general hospital for the treatment of:
A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)depression
D)anxiety

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The symptoms described in the case study, such as low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image, are all indicative of anorexia nervosa. There is no mention of binge-eating or compensatory behaviors that are characteristic of bulimia nervosa. While depression and anxiety can be comorbidities of anorexia nervosa, they are not the primary diagnosis.

In the Opening Case Study,Lynne,the 24-Year-Old Who Weighted Only 78