Which Nursing Intervention Has the Highest Priority for a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

• A) Assist the patient to identify triggers to binge eating.
• B) Provide corrective consequences for weight loss.
• C) Assess for signs of impulsive eating.
• D) Explore needs for health teaching.

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Definitions:

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