Anorexia Nervosa: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
According to the DSM-5 severity index, what BMI range is considered severe for a patient with anorexia nervosa?
A. BMI 17 to 18.49 kg/m²
B. BMI 16 to 16.99 kg/m²
C. BMI 15 to 15.99 kg/m²
D. BMI < 15 kg/m²
E. BMI 14 to 14.99 kg/m²
Answer and topic summary
The answer is C. BMI 15 to 15.99 kg/m²
Based on the DSM-5 severity index for anorexia nervosa, a BMI ranging from 15 to 15.99 kg/m² is classified as “severe.” This classification is important for determining the level of care and monitoring required for the patient.
- Specify current severity:
- The minimum level of severity is based, for adults, on current body mass index (BMI) (see below) or, for children and adolescents, on BMI percentile. The ranges below are derived from World Health Organization categories for thinness in adults; for children and adolescents, corresponding BMI percentiles should be used. The level of severity may be increased to reflect clinical symptoms, the degree of functional disability, and the need for supervision.
- Mild: BMI ≥ 17 kg/m2
- Moderate: BMI 16–16.99 kg/m2
- Severe: BMI 15–15.99 kg/m2
- Extreme: BMI < 15 kg/m2
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