Nurse Faith is developing a plan of care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Restrict visits with the family until the client begins to eat
b. Provide privacy during meals
c. Set up a strict eating plan for the client
d. Encourage the client to exercise, which will reduce her anxiety
Answer C.
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 - not given privacy. Exercise must be limited and supervised.
a. Restrict visits with the family until the client begins to eat
b. Provide privacy during meals
c. Set up a strict eating plan for the client
d. Encourage the client to exercise, which will reduce her anxiety
Answer C.
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 - not given privacy. Exercise must be limited and supervised.
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