A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from this client?

A. "I don't eat because I do not like the taste of food." Clients with anorexia nervosa typically avoid food due to intense fears of weight gain and body image concerns rather than a dislike for taste. Their restrictive eating is driven by psychological distress rather than a simple aversion to flavor. B. "I restrict myself to 2,000 calories per day." Individuals with anorexia nervosa usually consume significantly fewer calories than recommended daily amounts. A restriction of 2,000 calories per day is within normal dietary guidelines and does not reflect the extreme caloric limitation seen in this disorder. C. "I have certain foods, like pizza, that cause me a lot of fear." Clients with anorexia nervosa often develop strong food-related anxieties, especially about high-calorie or "forbidden" foods. Fear of specific foods is a hallmark feature of the disorder, making this the expected statement. D. "I don't bother to track the number of calories I eat in a week." Individuals with anorexia nervosa are typically obsessive about tracking their calorie intake, often meticulously counting every calorie consumed. This level of control is a defining characteristic of the disorder.