The First Priority in Treating Someone with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia

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Multiple Choice

The first priority in treating someone with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa is:

• A) correcting the disordered eating pattern.
• B) helping the person accurately assess his or her body size.
• C) teaching the person healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress.
• D) stopping the internal negative dialogue and replacing it with empowering dialogue.

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