A 14-year-old teenager is hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. She is admitted to the adolescent mental health unit and placed on a behavior modification program. Nursing interventions for the teenager will most likely include:
A.
Establishing routine tasks and activities around mealtimes
(A) Providing a more structured, supportive environment addresses safety and comfort needs, thereby helping the anorexic client develop more internal control. (B) Medications (commonly antidepressants) are frequently ordered for the anorexic client. However, lithium (used primarily with bipolar disorder) is not commonly used to treat the anorexic client. (C) Requiring and/or demanding that the anorexic client “eat more” at mealtimes increases the client’s feelings of powerlessness. (D) Like the previous strategy, checking the client’s room frequently contributes to the client’s feelings of powerlessness.
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