A 19-Year-Old Female Admitted with Anorexia Nervosa Is 5 Ft

A 19-year-old female admitted with anorexia nervosa is 5 ft 6 in (163 cm) tall and weighs 88 pounds (41 kg) .Laboratory tests reveal hypokalemia and iron-deficiency anemia.Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

A) Risk for activity intolerance related to anemia
B) Risk for electrolyte imbalance related to eating patterns
C) Ineffective health maintenance related to body image obsession
D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to anorexia

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