A 19-Yr-Old Woman Admitted with Anorexia Nervosa Is 5 Ft,6

Multiple Choice

A 19-yr-old woman admitted with anorexia nervosa is 5 ft,6 in (163 cm) tall and weighs 88 lb (41 kg) . Laboratory tests reveal hypokalemia and iron-deficiency anemia. Which patient problem has the highest priority?

A) Risk for activity intolerance
B) Risk for electrolyte imbalance
C) Ineffective health maintenance
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements