Question

The nurse records the client’s weight and body mass index (BMI) at a healthy range, but the client states, "I wish I were as thin as my coworkers." Which culturally bound condition is the client at risk for developing?

a. Neurasthenia
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Shenjing shuairuo
d. Ataque de nervios

Answer 1

The client's statement about wanting to be as thin as their coworkers, despite a healthy BMI, indicates a risk for developing anorexia nervosa, a disorder characterized by extremely restrictive eating and a distorted body image. he Correct Answer is Option .B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client who expresses a desire to be as thin as their coworkers, despite having a healthy weight and BMI, may be at risk for developing anorexia nervosa. This condition is a culturally bound syndrome that is prevalent in cultures with idealized standards of thinness.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a person consistently eating very little, which can lead to a significantly lower body weight, distorted body image (body dysmorphia), and serious health problems, including bone loss, heart and kidney failure, amenorrhea, and in severe cases, death.

Those with anorexia nervosa often have a misperception of their own body weight and shape, seeing themselves as overweight even when they are underweight or at a normal weight. They might also experience intense fear of gaining weight and go to great lengths to avoid it, which can involve restrictive diets and excessive exercise.