A young woman undergoes physical examination in a college health servi

A young woman undergoes physical examination in a college health service that shows that she is in the 99th percentile for height, but her weight puts her substantially below the bottom 5% for weight

Her hair is dry and brittle, and she looks emaciated. She states, “I am so fat. I have to lose some weight; that is why I am going out for sports. Plus, my dad and my boyfriend really like sports, and they both want me to be a jock.” How will the nurse discuss her concerns with this patient?
A) Develop a therapeutic relationship with her
B) Ask her what and how much she ate today
C) Discuss proper nutrition with her
D) Tell her that she is underweight and it is ridiculous to think she is fat

ESSAYBID ANSWER

A