Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5074
Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5074
QUESTION: The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia. Strict management of dietary intake is necessary. Which intervention is also important?
O a.) Fill out the client's menu and make sure she eats at least half of what is on her tray.
O b.) Let the client eat her meals in private. Then engage her in social activities for at least 2 hours after each meal.
O c.) Let the client choose her own food. If she eats everything she orders, then stay with her for 1 hour after each meal.
O d.) Let the client eat food brought in by the family if she chooses, but she should keep a strict calorie count.
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