ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question
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:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a more structured, supportive environment addresses safety and comfort needs, thereby helping the anorexic client develop more internal control. Medications (commonly antidepressants) are frequently ordered for the体系, but lithium (used primarily with bipolar disorder) is not commonly used to treat the anorexic client. Requiring and/or demanding that the anorexic client 'eat more' at mealtimes increases the client's feelings of powerlessness.
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