Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob Have Noticed That Kelly, Their

question 68

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let's see how much they have learned by answering these questions.
What would be the best way for the parents to approach Kelly about this problem?

• A) Go to school and confront her with the school nurse present.
• B) Refuse to accept Kelly's assertion that there is no problem; tell her that they know best.
• C) Let Kelly go to the pediatrician alone and then call the pediatrician afterward.
• D) Enlist the help of a reputable counselor before intervening.
• E) Allow Kelly to work through her own problems without intervening.

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