The nurse is focused on a 22-year-old male's need to weigh himself every day. The patient made a comment about how ugly he feels and said that for girls to like him he must be skinny. He told the nurse that he takes laxatives on a regular interval to help maintain his figure. Which information can the nurse determine from this assessment?
a. The patient is focused on his ability to regulate his diet efficiently.
b. The patient has negative body self-esteem.
c. The patient has concerns about his bowel function.
d. The patient is focused on the desire for a relationship.