Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5062
QUESTION: The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
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O a.) Restrict visits with the family until the client begins to eat.
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O b.) Provide privacy during meals.
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O c.) Set up a strict eating plan for the client.
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O d.) Encourage the client to exercise, which will reduce her anxiety.
RATIONALERATIONALE: Establishing a consistent eating plan and monitoring the client's weight are important for this disorder. The family should be included in the client's care. The client should be monitored during meals <font face="LWWSYM">:</font> not given privacy. Exercise must be limited and supervised.NURSING PROCESS STEP: PlanningCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Application