You Are Working with a Client and Notice the Majority

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. After you acknowledge your client's feelings, what should you do?

• A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
• B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• C) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• D) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.
• E) Place a referral to a psychotherapist.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences that occur without an external stimulus, often vivid and clear, with the full force and impact of normal perceptions.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.

Psychotic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health.